Retrograde cerebral embolism and pulmonary embolism caused by patent ductus arteriosus: a case report.
Acute ischemic stroke
Case report
Catheter-directed thrombolysis
Paradoxical embolism
Patent ductus arteriosus
Pulmonary embolism
Journal
Journal of cardiothoracic surgery
ISSN: 1749-8090
Titre abrégé: J Cardiothorac Surg
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101265113
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
27 Jun 2024
27 Jun 2024
Historique:
received:
08
03
2024
accepted:
15
06
2024
medline:
28
6
2024
pubmed:
28
6
2024
entrez:
27
6
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Although rare, paradoxical embolism sometimes occurs with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). This study presents a case of PDA-associated paradoxical embolism with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and pulmonary embolism (PE) following thoracoscopic surgery. A 65-year-old woman developed acute-onset aphasia and right hemiparesis on the third day following thoracoscopic resection for a right lung tumor. Brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed multiple infarcts, and lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasound revealed deep vein thrombosis. The patient subsequently developed dyspnea, tachycardia, and hypoxemia. PE was confirmed by percutaneous transfemoral venous selective pulmonary angiography, which meanwhile demonstrated a PDA lesion. The patient, after receiving catheter-directed thrombolysis and inferior vena cava filter placement, improved in both neurological and respiratory status. For an uncommon but potentially fatal case with PDA-induced paradoxical embolism causing AIS and PE, early recognition and treatment are vital. Further studies are warranted to determine the optimal management and prognosis of patients with PDA-related embolic events.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Although rare, paradoxical embolism sometimes occurs with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). This study presents a case of PDA-associated paradoxical embolism with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and pulmonary embolism (PE) following thoracoscopic surgery.
CASE PRESENTATION
METHODS
A 65-year-old woman developed acute-onset aphasia and right hemiparesis on the third day following thoracoscopic resection for a right lung tumor. Brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed multiple infarcts, and lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasound revealed deep vein thrombosis. The patient subsequently developed dyspnea, tachycardia, and hypoxemia. PE was confirmed by percutaneous transfemoral venous selective pulmonary angiography, which meanwhile demonstrated a PDA lesion. The patient, after receiving catheter-directed thrombolysis and inferior vena cava filter placement, improved in both neurological and respiratory status.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
For an uncommon but potentially fatal case with PDA-induced paradoxical embolism causing AIS and PE, early recognition and treatment are vital. Further studies are warranted to determine the optimal management and prognosis of patients with PDA-related embolic events.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38937830
doi: 10.1186/s13019-024-02901-w
pii: 10.1186/s13019-024-02901-w
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
393Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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