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.
Multiorgan Paradoxical Embolism Consequent to Acute Pulmonary Thromboembolism with Patent Foramen Ovale: A Case Report
