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Medical treatment for paradoxical and saddle pulmonary embolism in a young man with patent foramen ovale and coronavirus disease 2019.
Kharazmi, Amir Behnam; Mirbaha, Sahar; Hatamabadi, Hamidreza; Shojaeian, Fatemeh; Omidi, Fatemeh.
  • Kharazmi AB; Department of Internal Medicine, Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Mirbaha S; Department of Emergency Medicine, Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Hatamabadi H; Department of Emergency Medicine, Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Shojaeian F; Department of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
  • Omidi F; Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahid Behehsti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Turk J Emerg Med ; 21(3): 133-136, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1526904
ABSTRACT
Here, we reported a 32-year-old male presenting to the emergency department with respiratory symptoms and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnosis. Multiple thrombi were detected in his heart and inferior vena cava, probably due to former deep-vein thrombosis. The presence of patent foramen ovale and high pressure of the right heart caused the clots to enter the heart's left side. He received fibrinolytics, and his condition improved with no need for surgery. Hence, patients with impending paradoxical embolism may take advantage of medical treatment, such as fibrinolytics. Moreover, COVID-19 appears to be associated with a strong thrombotic tendency, and anticoagulants might be helpful.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Case report Language: English Journal: Turk J Emerg Med Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 2452-2473.320803

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Case report Language: English Journal: Turk J Emerg Med Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 2452-2473.320803