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THROMBUS IN TRANSIT ACROSS THE PATENT FORAMEN OVALE

Authors :
John T. Saxon
Giorgio M. Aru
Myrna Alexander Nickens
John B. Biglane
Kristen C. Crawford
Cameron Guild
Michael E. Hall
Thomas N. Skelton
Source :
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 65:A664
Publication Year :
2015
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2015.

Abstract

Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is common occurring in approximately 10-35% of patients. Paradoxical emboli are less so, but we presume that a paradoxical embolism causes cryptogenic stroke in patients with a PFO. It is rare to find a thrombus in transit. Case Description: 62 year old male presented

Details

ISSN :
07351097
Volume :
65
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....af628fdfe2579cfdc0545f0e9ed106b2