Sudden onset hemiplegia at high altitude

This report describes a case of posterior circulation infarct thought to be due to a paradoxical embolus through a patent foramen ovale. The relationship between high-altitude physiology, increased incidence of thromboembolism and the significance of patent foramen are discussed in the report.
Source: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Drugs: cardiovascular system, Drugs: CNS (not psychiatric), Stroke, Venous thromboembolism Case report Source Type: research