[Paradoxical embolism: Myth or reality?]
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ancard.2017.10.010
Abstract: Paradoxical embolism should be suspected in front of a clinical phenomenon of thromboembolism associated with an anatomical right-to-left shunt. Others potential cardiac sources of thromboembolism must be ruled out. Strokes constitute the most frequent clinical… read more here.
Keywords: embolism myth; myth reality; embolism; paradoxical embolism ... See more keywords
Acute Limb Ischemia Secondary to Patent Foramen Ovale-Mediated Paradoxical Embolism: Case Report and Systematic Review of the Literature.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.12.022
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Paradoxical embolism is the translocation of a thrombus originating in the systemic venous circulation into the arterial circulation through a cardiac defect, most commonly a patent foramen ovale (PFO). PFO exists in 15-35% of… read more here.
Keywords: limb; acute limb; limb ischemia; paradoxical embolism ... See more keywords
Paradoxical embolism through a patent foramen ovale from central venous catheter thrombosis: A potential cause of stroke
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2020.116820
Abstract: Paradoxical embolism refers to a potential condition in which an embolus arising from a venous source crosses into the systemic circulation through a right-to-left cardiac shunt causing an arterial embolism. A 39-year-old woman carrier of… read more here.
Keywords: patent foramen; foramen ovale; venous catheter; central venous ... See more keywords
Acute arterial embolism of left lower extremity caused by paradoxical embolism in Ebstein's anomaly
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000005901
Abstract: Introduction: Ebstein's anomaly is a benign and stable congenital heart disease for asymptomatic patients. Despite a low incidence of Ebstein's anomaly (EA), patients’ quality of life can be badly affected by EA without positive surgical… read more here.
Keywords: ebstein anomaly; lower extremity; embolism; paradoxical embolism ... See more keywords
Wide-ranging clinical spectrum of paradoxical embolism.
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DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-139691
Abstract: The purpose of this review is to raise the index of suspicion for paradoxical embolism among generalists. The review is based solely on anecdotal reports compiled from EMBASE, MEDLINE, Googlescholar and Pubmed. Search terms were… read more here.
Keywords: paradoxical embolism; pulmonary embolism; wide ranging; embolism ... See more keywords
Paradoxical embolism after surgery for breast cancer: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12893-020-00798-5
Abstract: Background Paradoxical embolism (PDE) presented with concomitant pulmonary embolism (PE) and renal artery embolism (RAE) which occurred to breast cancer patient after breast-conserving therapy, has never been reported. Case presentation A 55-year-old female with breast… read more here.
Keywords: paradoxical embolism; embolism; case; breast cancer ... See more keywords
Paradoxical Embolism due to Persistent Foramen Ovale; a Case Report
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DOI: 10.22037/emergency.v5i1.13580
Abstract: The mean percentage of cryptogenic strokes among ischemic strokes is 31%, of which one-third may be associated with patent foramen ovale. The foramen ovale is required for blood flow through the fetal atrial septum. It… read more here.
Keywords: due persistent; foramen ovale; case; embolism due ... See more keywords