Multiple paradoxical emboli.
We report a case of multiple paradoxical emboli involving the common carotid, right subclavian, right renal, celiac, and superior mesenteric arteries. Paradoxical embolus is an uncommon but important cause of acute arterial occlusion. Successful management requires prompt recognition, prevention of further embolization, and treatment directed toward relief of the acute arterial occlusion.
D000328:Adult; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002445:Celiac Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004617:Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008638:Mesenteric Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012078:Renal Artery Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed