An unusual presentation of patent foramen ovale
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We report a case of retinal artery occlusion in a young adult in early pregnancy found to have a patent foramen ovale as the source of the embolism. This report suggests the importance of early cardiac investigation in such individuals.
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دوره 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015