Multiorgan Paradoxical Embolism Consequent to Acute Pulmonary Thromboembolism with Patent Foramen Ovale: A Case Report
Presented by:
Cases Journal / Giorgio Caretta, Debora Robba, Ivano Bonadei, Melissa Teli, Benedetta Fontanella, Enrico Vizzardi, Davide Farina, Riccardo Raddino and Livio Dei Cas
Summary points:
A 79-year-old Caucasian female presents with dyspnea and referred lower left limb pain. Computed tomography and echocardiography are described; images provided. The authors stress the need to carefully evaluate and recognise signs of systemic embolism in presence of acute pulmonary embolism or deep venous thrombosis.