Cor Vasa 2011, 53(11):654-657 | DOI: 10.33678/cor.2011.162

Coincidence of deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and multiple paradoxical embolisms in a patient with patent foramen ovale

Leona Pávková*, Pavel Jelínek, Ladislav Pešl, František Toušek
Kardiocentrum, Nemocnice České Budějovice, a.s., České Budějovice, Česká republika

In patients with patent foramen ovale (PFO), deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism can lead to paradoxical embolism, which fact has an important impact on the prognosis of these patients and on the choice of therapeutic approach. Our case study describes a 49-years-old patient with deep venous thrombosis, bilateral pulmonary embolism and multiple systemic embolisms in the presence of PFO. He was treated successfully by embolectomy from the left subclavian artery, anticoagulation therapy, catheter-based PFO closure and implantation of permanent vena cava filter.

Keywords: Pulmonary embolism; Patent foramen ovale; Paradoxical embolism

Published: November 1, 2011  Show citation

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Pávková L, Jelínek P, Pešl L, Toušek F. Coincidence of deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and multiple paradoxical embolisms in a patient with patent foramen ovale. Cor Vasa. 2011;53(11):654-657. doi: 10.33678/cor.2011.162.
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