Paradoxical embolism through patent foramen ovale causing cerebellar infarction in a young boy
Autor: | Devidayal, Srini Bandi, Trehan A, Rk, Marwaha |
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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 |
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