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

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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.
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