Surgical treatment for thrombus straddling a patent foramen ovale
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
; 31(5): 406-408, Sept.-Oct. 2016. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract We present a case of a 41-year-old female with deep vein thrombosis after abdominal surgery. The patient quickly developed severe pulmonary embolism and stroke representative of paradoxical embolism. Echocardiography showed a thrombus straddling a patent foramen ovale, which was confirmed intraoperatively. An accurate diagnosis and rapid treatment decisions are crucial for preventing patient deterioration in the form of new pulmonary embolisms or stroke.
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Assunto principal:
Complicações Pós-Operatórias
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Embolia Pulmonar
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Trombose Venosa
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Forame Oval Patente
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
Assunto da revista:
CARDIOLOGIA
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CIRURGIA GERAL
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article