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Paradoxical embolus

M A Bochner1, M Appleberg

  • 1Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, NSW.

The Medical Journal of Australia
|January 18, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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Paradoxical embolism, a rare condition, occurs when a clot travels from the venous to the arterial system, often through a patent foramen ovale. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Paradoxical embolism involves venous thromboembolism crossing to the arterial circulation.
  • Associated with intracardiac shunts like patent foramen ovale.
  • Can present with diverse and severe arterial ischemic events.