title: Paradoxical embolism: a rare complication of thrombolysis.
abstract: Paradoxical embolus is a rare complication of thrombolysis. With a high prevalence of clinically silent septal defects and widespread use of thrombolysis, recognition of the risks, clinical signs and symptoms is important. A case is reported of paradoxical embolus following thrombolysis in a woman with a previously undiagnosed patent foramen ovale.
authors.affiliation: University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK.
authors.forename: Y F
authors.initials: YF
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bayliss