Paradoxical embolism through patent foramen ovale causing cerebellar infarction in a young boy.
Neurol India
;
2003 Mar; 51(1): 73-4
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-120038
ABSTRACT
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.
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Assunto principal:
Humanos
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Masculino
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Doenças Cerebelares
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Infarto Cerebral
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Criança
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Embolia Paradoxal
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Comunicação Interatrial
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Inglês
Revista:
Neurol India
Ano de publicação:
2003
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