Paradoxical embolism through patent foramen ovale causing cerebellar infarction in a young boy

Autor: Devidayal, Srini Bandi, Trehan A, Rk, Marwaha
Rok vydání: 2003
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Zdroj: Europe PubMed Central
ISSN: 0028-3886
Popis: A previously healthy young boy who suffered an acute stroke involving superior cerebellar artery circulation is presented here. Echocardiography revealed a patent foramen ovale through which paradoxical embolism had probably occurred. Low dose aspirin was started and surgical closure was planned to prevent further recurrences.
Databáze: OpenAIRE