Recurrent minor strokes/TIA with a right to left shunt

A patient came to our institution for evaluation and closure of suspected patent foramen ovale actively manifesting as cerebrovascular accident. Through further studies, we found the presence of a pulmonary arteriovenous fistula, which was subsequently and successfully closed through non-invasive pe...

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Published in:BMJ case reports 2018-07, Vol.2018, p.bcr-2018-224862
Main Authors: Cortes, Manuel, Mayeda, Guy S, Liu, Ming W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiology
Case reports
Catheters
Defects
Fistula
Headaches
Medical diagnosis
Medical imaging
Patients
Pulmonary arteries
Stroke
Thoracic surgery
Ultrasonic imaging
Unusual Association of Diseases/Symptoms
Veins & arteries
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Summary:A patient came to our institution for evaluation and closure of suspected patent foramen ovale actively manifesting as cerebrovascular accident. Through further studies, we found the presence of a pulmonary arteriovenous fistula, which was subsequently and successfully closed through non-invasive percutaneous selective segmental pulmonary artery embolisation.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr-2018-224862