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Paradoxical embolism through patent foramen ovale causing cerebellar infarction in a young boy
Devidayal1, B R Srinivas, A Trehan
1Advanced Pediatric Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh-160012, India.
Neurology India
|July 17, 2003
Abstract:
A previously healthy young boy who suffered an acute stroke involving superior cerebellar artery circulation is presented here. Echocardiography revealed a patent foramen ovale through which paradoxical embolism had probably occurred. Low dose aspirin was started and surgical closure was planned to prevent further recurrences.