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

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Background Impending paradoxical embolism (IPDE) involves venous thrombi crossing a patent foramen ovale, posing high risks of systemic embolization. Intra—operative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) diagnosed the patient with IPDE and acute pulmonary embolism.

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Missile embolism from pulmonary vein to left ventricle: report of a case

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Missile embolization is rare in penetrating trauma, occurring in 0.3% Bullet embolism into the left ventricle is less frequent, with few instances described in the literature. This paper describes an instance of left ventricular bullet embolism from the pulmonary venous system following gunshot chest trauma.

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Abstract TP259: Slower Early Mitral Inflow Velocity and Lesion in Anterior Circulation is Associated With Right-to-Left Shunt in Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source Right-to-Left Shunt in Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source

Stroke Journal

Background and Purpose:Right-to-left shunt (RLS) is one of the potential embolic sources in embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS), but the eligibility of conducting shunt study to detect RLS in ESUS is still unknown. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP259-ATP259, February 1, 2024. cm/s, p = 0.021).

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Mitral valve dysfunction in a woman with newly diagnosed acute promyelocytic leukemia

Heart BMJ

Clinical introduction A woman in her mid-40s with a recent diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (on rivaroxaban) presented to the emergency room with dyspnea and fatigue. Vital signs were stable on arrival but a new holosystolic murmur was noted on exam and labs revealed pancytopenia. Infectious workup was unrevealing.

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Response to Letter Regarding Article, “Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Transcatheter Release of Stuck Mechanical Mitral Valve With Cerebral Embolic Protection”

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, Ahead of Print.

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Abstract 4140882: Peak Stroke Incidence Following Left Atrial Appendage Closure

Circulation

In patients with nonvalvular A fib, the majority of embolic strokes are caused by thrombi development in the left atrial appendage. Patients with documented STEMI, left ventricular thrombus, mechanical mitral or aortic valve replacement were excluded. A fib is a well-established risk factor for ischemic strokes. years with STD 7.86.

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

The post ectopic increase in the murmur is a hallmark of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, which differentiates it clinically from mitral valve prolapse. Echocardiography in HCM Important echocardiographic features include mitral regurgitation and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction.