Large Biatrial Thrombembolus Caught in Transit across a Patent Foramen Ovale

Large Biatrial Thrombembolus Caught in Transit across a Patent Foramen Ovale

Abstract Background In rare cases of pulmonary embolism, large thrombemboli have been found entrapped in a patent foramen ovale (PFO). Case Description A patient was referred to our center with leg swelling and dyspnea. Electrocardiogram showed sinus tachycardia and right a...

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Main Authors: Andreas Schaefer, Hendrik Treede, Hermann Reichenspurner, Lenard Conradi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2015-08-01
Series:The Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports
Subjects:
cardiovascular surgery
congenital heart disease
echocardiography
heart valve surgery
pulmonary embolism
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0035-1559828

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