Paradoxical embolism complicating massive pulmonary embolus.
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- 1 June 1976
- Vol. 31 (3) , 354-355
- https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.31.3.354
Abstract
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.Keywords
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