Acute Limb Ischemia Secondary to Patent Foramen Ovale –Mediated Paradoxical Embolism: A Case Report and Systematic Review of the Literature

Paradoxical embolism is the translocation of a thrombus originating in the systemic venous circulation into the arterial circulation through a cardiac defect, most commonly a patent foramen ovale (PFO). PFO exists in 15 –35% of the adult population. The most common manifestation is cerebrovascular accident; acute limb ischemia is much rarer.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - January 1, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Jason W. Greenberg, Zackary D. Goff, Annie C. Mooser, Catherine M. Wittgen, Matthew R. Smeds Tags: Case Report Source Type: research