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[Paradox arterial embolism: diagnosis during life]
Archivos Del Instituto De Cardiologia De Mexico
|July 1, 1979
Summary
Paradoxical systemic emboli, often linked to a patent foramen ovale, can occur without congenital heart disease. Early diagnosis via cardiac catheterization and prevention strategies are crucial for patient recovery.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Vascular Medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Paradoxical systemic embolism (PSE) is infrequently associated with congenital heart disease.
- Massive pulmonary embolization (MPE) can precipitate PSE in patients with a patent foramen ovale (PFO).