Paradoxical embolism complicating massive pulmonary embolus.
AUTOR(ES)
Poole-Wilson, P A
RESUMO
Paradoxical embolism is an unusual but well recognized complication of venous thromboembolic disease. This case report of a patient with massive pulmonary embolism, who had a paradoxical embolus through a patent foramen ovale, emphasizes that in these circumstances surgical intervention is indicated.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=470439Documentos Relacionados
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