[Paradoxical embolism: a case].
We report a case of pulmonary embolism complicated by paradoxical embolism (which is rarely diagnosed in life). Foramen ovale patency is a relatively common condition and this, together with the presence of pulmonary embolism, increases the probability of paradoxical embolism.
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D000328:Adult; D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology
Embolia paradossa: un caso.