Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2764024 | Journal of Clinical Anesthesia | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We report a case of upper extremity arterial ischemia in a 41-year-old man. Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography identified a paradoxical embolization that traversed a patent foramen ovale as the probable etiology. The diagnosis of paradoxical embolism with intraoperative identification of the etiologic site of the deep venous thrombosis is a rare event. This case presents the use of transesophageal echocardiography beyond its monitoring function in helping diagnose the cause of arterial ischemia.
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Authors
Andrew B. (Assistant Professor), Shashi B. (Assistant Professor), Jesse G. (Resident), Samuel A. (Resident), Thomas J. (Associate Professor),