Open AccessParadoxical embolism: a rare complication of thrombolysis
Author(s) -
YF Liu,
Michael T. Bayliss
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr.11.2008.1254
Subject(s) - medicine , thrombolysis , complication , patent foramen ovale , embolus , paradoxical embolism , embolism , surgery , radiology , cardiology , myocardial infarction , percutaneous
Paradoxical embolus is a rare complication of thrombolysis. With a high prevalence of clinically silent septal defects and widespread use of thrombolysis, recognition of the risks, clinical signs and symptoms is important. A case is reported of paradoxical embolus following thrombolysis in a woman with a previously undiagnosed patent foramen ovale.
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