Paradoxical Strokes



Figure 95.2 A thrombus settled in left atrium through patent foramen ovale. AO, aorta; LA, left atrium; RA, right atrium.

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Treatment: This rare situation, named impending paradoxical embolism, prompted us to perform a surgical intervention, removing the thrombus and repairing the patent foramen ovale (PFO).


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Jun 12, 2016 | Posted by in CARDIOLOGY | Comments Off on Paradoxical Strokes

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