Uncommon cause of acute coronary syndrome  : Paradoxical embolism

We report three cases who presented ST-elevation MI (STEMI) due to paradoxical embolism with high risk PFO that can justify embolic infarction. The aim of this article is to define the high risk PFO, to establish causal link between PFO and embolic events and to guide therapeutic management.PMID:38262255 | DOI:10.1016/j.ancard.2023.101721
Source: Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angeiologie - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research