Transesophageal echocardiography as the final defense in impending paradoxical embolism: a case report

Abstract Background Impending paradoxical embolism (IPDE) involves venous thrombi crossing a patent foramen ovale, posing high risks of systemic embolization. Case presentation A 64-year-old male was admitted to the operation theater due to heart failure symptoms, with the original plan of undergoin...

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Main Authors: Zhuangyuan Chen, Mingjing Chen, Haibo Song, Yauwai Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-025-03386-x
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