Stroke due to Paradoxical Embolization Related to Fibroid Uterus Enlargement Compressing the Right Common Iliac Vein

Stroke due to Paradoxical Embolization Related to Fibroid Uterus Enlargement Compressing the Right Common Iliac Vein

Stroke in young women is commonly cryptogenic or associated with an underlying hypercoagulable state (e.g., hormonal contraception). Paradoxical embolization has been postulated as a potential risk factor for stroke in young adults. Many sources of venous thrombosis leading to paradoxical embolizati...

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Main Authors: Sarkis Morales Vidal, Geeta Verma, Carolyn Goldschmidt, José Biller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2018-11-01
Series:Case Reports in Neurology
Subjects:
Ischemic stroke
Paradoxical embolization
Fibroid uterus enlargement
Right common iliac vein compression
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/494126

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