Paradoxical embolism: Experiences from a single center.
Paradoxical embolism: Experiences from a single center.
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矛盾的栓塞:来自单一中心的经验。
DOI:
10.1016/j.cdtm.2017.02.005
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发表时间:
2017
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通讯作者:
Xiong,Chang-Ming
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作者:
Zhang,Hong-Liang;Liu,Zhi-Hong;Luo,Qin;Wang,Yong;Zhao,Zhi-Hui;Xiong,Chang-Ming
ObjectiveTo present our treatment experiences and the follow-up data of patients with paradoxical embolism (PDE).MethodsThe clinical characteristics, management, and follow-up data of all included patients who were diagnosed with PDE at Fuwai Hospital from January 1994 to October 2015 were recorded.ResultsTwelve patients were included; all had a pulmonary embolism, and 8 had deep venous thrombosis. The artery embolisms involved the cerebral artery (7 patients), renal artery (2 patients), mesentery artery (2 patients), popliteal artery (1 patient), descending aorta thrombus (1 patient), and thrombus-straddled patent foramen ovale (PFO) (1 patient). PFO was found in 3 cases. One patient underwent thrombectomy and PFO closure; Six patients received thrombolysis; and 3 patients were implanted with a vena cava filter. Long-term anticoagulation with warfarin was recommended for each patient. One patient died from ventricular fibrillation despite cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Eleven patients were discharged with improvements. No late mortality occurred in 8 patients with a complete follow-up of 10.6—17.7 years. One had a recurrent deep venous thrombosis. No patient had a recurrent pulmonary or arterial embolism. Two patients changed their treatment from warfarin to aspirin; others remained on warfarin. Only 1 case had an occasional gum bleeding.ConclusionsPDE treatment including thrombolysis, anticoagulation, and embolectomy should be individualized. We recommend long-term anticoagulation therapy to prevent the recurrence of PDE, especially to those with an intracardiac communication or persistent risk factors for re-thrombosis.