Paradoxical embolism complicating massive pulmonary embolus.
Paradoxical embolism is an unusual but well recognized complication of venous thromboembolic disease. This case report of a patient with massive pulmonary embolism, who had a paradoxical embolus through a patent foramen ovale, emphasizes that in these circumstances surgical intervention is indicated.
D000328:Adult; D001794:Blood Pressure; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D005268:Femoral Vein; D006343:Heart Septal Defects / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications