The dilemma of refractory hypoxemia after inferior wall myocardial infarction.

Authors :: Albaghdadi A
Teleb M
Porres-Aguilar M
Porres-Munoz M
Marmol-Velez A
Source :: Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) [Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent)] 2018 Feb 01; Vol. 31 (1), pp. 67-69. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Feb 01 (Print Publication: 2018).
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: Patent foramen ovale (PFO) occurs in 25% of people. The decision on whether to close the PFO found after myocardial infarction and specifically right ventricular infarction is debated, with no solid guidelines addressing this subject. Here we present the case of a 59-year-old man who presented with a myocardial infarction and was found to have PFO. He was treated with revascularization of the culprit artery, followed by supportive care.