Pulmonary embolism with paradoxical embolization to right coronary artery in the presence of a large patent foramen ovale: a case report

Abstract Background Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the leading cause of in-hospital death and the third most frequent cause of cardiovascular death. The clinical presentation of PE is variable, and choosing the appropriate treatment for individual patients can be challenging. Case summary A 64-year-old...

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Veröffentlicht in:EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL: CASE REPORTS 2024-04, Vol.8 (4), p.ytae133
Hauptverfasser: Boberg, Erik, Hedman, Anders, Hollenberg, Jacob
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Background Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the leading cause of in-hospital death and the third most frequent cause of cardiovascular death. The clinical presentation of PE is variable, and choosing the appropriate treatment for individual patients can be challenging. Case summary A 64-year-old man presented to hospital with acute chest pain, shortness of breath, and pulmonary oedema. Electrocardiogram revealed ST-elevation myocardial infarction. D-dimer was 18.8 mg/L fibrinogen equivalent units (FEU) (normal
ISSN:2514-2119
2514-2119
DOI:10.1093/ehjcr/ytae133