| Possible paradoxical embolism as a rare cause for an acute myocardial infarction. | |
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PMID: 16686626 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Paradoxical embolus is a rare entity and it has been incriminated as a cause of both cryptogenic strokes and myocardial infarctions (MI). Herein, we present a case of a patient diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism 1 week prior who now presented with an acute MI. Subsequent evaluation revealed a patent foramen ovale and a large thrombus in the right pulmonary artery. It was presumed that the etiology of her infarct was due to paradoxical embolus. The management of the patient is discussed and the literature is reviewed. |
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Authors:
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Aleksandr Rovner; Ali A Valika; Attila Kovacs; Andrew M Kates |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) Volume: 23 ISSN: 0742-2822 ISO Abbreviation: Echocardiography Publication Date: 2006 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-05-11 Completed Date: 2006-11-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8511187 Medline TA: Echocardiography Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 407-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Cardiology, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, USA. arovner@im.wustl.edu |
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Aged Coronary Angiography Echocardiography, Doppler, Color Echocardiography, Transesophageal Embolism, Paradoxical / complications*, diagnosis*, radiography, ultrasonography Female Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / complications, diagnosis Humans Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis, etiology* Pulmonary Embolism / complications*, diagnosis*, radiography, ultrasonography |
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