Surgical Treatment for Thrombus Straddling a Patent Foramen Ovale
AUTOR(ES)
Oliveira, Marcos Aurélio Barboza de, Sabbag, Amália Tieco da Rocha, Brandi, Antônio Carlos, Santos, Carlos Alberto dos, Botelho, Paulo Henrique Husseni, Patriarcha, Franz Andrei, Braile, Domingo M.
FONTE
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
2016-10
RESUMO
Abstract We present a case of a 41-year-old female with deep vein thrombosis after abdominal surgery. The patient quickly developed severe pulmonary embolism and stroke representative of paradoxical embolism. Echocardiography showed a thrombus straddling a patent foramen ovale, which was confirmed intraoperatively. An accurate diagnosis and rapid treatment decisions are crucial for preventing patient deterioration in the form of new pulmonary embolisms or stroke.
