Paradoxical embolization in an adult cystic fibrosis patient.
Can Respir J
; 14(5): 293-4, 2007.
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ABSTRACT
Cystic fibrosis patients with an implantable venous access device (IVAD) and a patent foramen ovale (PFO) are at an increased risk of developing paradoxical embolism. A 33-year-old patient who had a cerebrovascular accident in the above setting is described. She had been anticoagulated because she had thrombosis of the tip of the indwelling catheter, and her PFO was closed percutaneously followed by replacement of her IVAD. She made a full neurological recovery. Echocardiography and prophylactic closure of the PFO, when present, as primary prevention for paradoxical embolism may be warranted in cystic fibrosis patients before placement of an IVAD.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Embolia Paradójica
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Fibrosis Quística
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Defectos del Tabique Interatrial
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Can Respir J
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá