Asthma Exacerbation Coincident with Saddle Pulmonary Embolism and Paradoxical Embolism

Paradoxical pulmonary embolism.

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Pulmonary embolism and concomitant paradoxical embolism. A case report.

Although patent foramen ovale is a relatively common disease, the presence of paradoxical embolism is a rare clinical condition, representing less than 2% of arterial ischemias. We report the case of a 55-year-old male diagnosed with massive pulmonary embolism and paradoxical embolism in the right arm, secondary to patent foramen ovale. We also highlight some uncertainties in the diagnosis and ...

Saddle pulmonary embolism visualized by transthoracic echocardiography.

Paradoxical embolism

RATIONALE Paradoxical embolism (PDE) refers to direct passage of venous thrombi into the arterial circulation through an arteriovenous shunt. PATIENT CONCERNS Case 1 presented with initial symptoms of shock and cerebral infarction. Case 2 developed middle cerebral artery occlusion during angiography. DIAGNOSES 2 cases were diagnosed as PDE. INTERVENTIONS They received thrombolytic therapy...

Incidence of pulmonary embolism during COPD exacerbation*, **

OBJECTIVE Because pulmonary embolism (PE) and COPD exacerbation have similar presentations and symptoms, PE can be overlooked in COPD patients. Our objective was to determine the prevalence of PE during COPD exacerbation and to describe the clinical aspects in COPD patients diagnosed with PE. METHODS This was a prospective study conducted at a university hospital in the city of Ankara, Turkey...