Paradoxical Embolus Stuck in a Patent Foramen Ovale
Abstract In-hospital mortality rate of an embolus in transit is as high as 44.7%. In some cases, a paradoxical embolus can get stuck in a patent foramen ovale. Because of the high mortality rate, this condition should be considered as an emergency case. Echocardiography has been established as the g...
Main Authors: | Zaki Kohistani, Chris Probst |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2016-10-01
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Series: | The Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0036-1593395 |
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