Paradoxical Cerebral Embolism as Initial Manifestation of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: A Case Report
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is characterized by chronic thrombi in the pulmonary arteries, causing pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure. Early and accurate diagnosis are essential for successful treatment but are often difficult because clinical signs and symptoms can be nonspecific and risk factors, such as history of venous thromboembolism, may not always be present. Here, we report a case involving a 76-year-old woman who demonstrated paradoxical cerebral embolism as the initial manifestation of CTEPH.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Akira Machida, Itsuki Soejima, Takeshi Bo, Eiichiro Amano, Kiyobumi Ota, Yoshinori Kanno, Tsunekazu Kakuta Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
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