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Paradoxical embolism.
Journal article

Paradoxical embolism.

  • Windecker S Swiss Cardiovascular Center Bern, Department of Cardiology, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland. Electronic address: stephan.windecker@insel.ch.
  • Stortecky S Swiss Cardiovascular Center Bern, Department of Cardiology, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland.
  • Meier B Swiss Cardiovascular Center Bern, Department of Cardiology, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland.
  • 2014-07-26
Published in:
  • Journal of the American College of Cardiology. - 2014
embolism
paradoxical
patent foramen ovale
stroke
Brain Ischemia
Diagnostic Imaging
Embolism, Paradoxical
Global Health
Heart Defects, Congenital
Humans
Morbidity
Myocardial Infarction
Risk Factors
English Paradoxical embolism is an important clinical entity among patients with venous thromboembolism in the presence of intracardiac or pulmonary shunts. The clinical presentation is diverse and potentially life-threatening. Although the serious nature and complications of paradoxical embolism are recognized, the disease entity is still rarely considered and remains under-reported. This paper provides an overview on the different clinical manifestations of paradoxical embolism, describes the diagnostic tools for the detection of intracardiac and pulmonary shunts, reviews therapeutic options, and summarizes guideline recommendations for the secondary prevention of paradoxical embolism.
Language
  • English
Open access status
bronze
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https://sonar.ch/global/documents/101911
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