Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Paradoxical embolism.

M Beaujean, R Limet, R Amici

    The Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Venous blood clots can travel to the abdominal aorta, causing blockages. Prompt surgical intervention for arterial and venous thrombectomy led to complete patient recovery without lasting issues.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Phosphorylated Tau protein in the myenteric plexus of the ileum and colon of normothermic rats and during synthetic torpor.

    Cell and tissue research·2021
    Same author

    Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA load in breast milk of human immunodeficiency virus-positive women and infant CMV infection acquisition are not reduced with long-term antiretroviral therapy.

    Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·2017
    Same author

    Pregnancy outcomes and cytomegalovirus DNAaemia in HIV-infected pregnant women with CMV.

    Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·2016
    Same author

    HCV-HIV coinfected pregnant women: data from a multicentre study in Italy.

    Infection·2015
    Same author

    Sleep and bodily functions: the physiological interplay between body homeostasis and sleep homeostasis.

    Archives italiennes de biologie·2015
    Same author

    Hepatitis B virus mother-to-child transmission among HIV-infected women receiving lamivudine-containing antiretroviral regimens during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

    Journal of viral hepatitis·2014
    Same journal

    Pelvic venous disease and lymphatic dysfunction: evaluating the evidence for a proposed continuum.

    The Journal of cardiovascular surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Incidence of post-dissection aneurysmal formation and need for secondary intervention after surgery for acute type A aortic dissections: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

    The Journal of cardiovascular surgery·2026
    Same journal

    The expertise effect: how advancing skills in frozen elephant trunk have broadened surgical indication for acute dissection.

    The Journal of cardiovascular surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Outcomes of pulmonary embolism response teams: a systematic review.

    The Journal of cardiovascular surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Use of large bore devices in the treatment of pulmonary embolism.

    The Journal of cardiovascular surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Contemporary role of systemic thrombolysis in the management of acute pulmonary embolism.

    The Journal of cardiovascular surgery·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Thrombosis Management

    Background:

    • Paradoxical embolism is a rare but serious condition where venous thrombi migrate to arterial circulation.
    • Abdominal aortic bifurcation involvement presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

    Observation:

    • A case of paradoxical embolization of venous thrombus to the abdominal aortic bifurcation was diagnosed.
    • The source of the embolus was identified as lower limb phlebothrombosis.

    Findings:

    • Aortography confirmed the arterial embolism in the abdominal aortic bifurcation.
    • Phlebography elucidated the venous thrombus origin in the lower limb.
    • Successful arterial embolectomy and venous thrombectomy were performed.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of comprehensive diagnostic imaging in paradoxical embolism.
    • Effective surgical management can lead to complete recovery from complex venous-to-arterial thromboembolism.
    • Understanding the pathophysiology is crucial for preventing recurrence and improving patient outcomes.