| Literature DB >> 941122 |
P A Poole-Wilson, A R May, D Taube.
Abstract
Paradoxical embolism is an unusual but well recognized complication of venous thromboembolic disease. This case report of a patient with massive pulmonary embolism, who had a paradoxical embolus through a patent foramen ovale, emphasizes that in these circumstances surgical intervention is indicated.Entities:
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Year: 1976 PMID： 941122 PMCID： PMC470439 DOI： 10.1136/thx.31.3.354
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Thorax ISSN： 0040-6376 Impact factor: 9.139