Arq Bras Cardiol: Imagem cardiovasc. 2023; 36(2): e351
Acute Coronary Syndrome Followed by Pulmonary Thromboembolism and Identification of a Large Fixed Thrombus between Atria in a Patient with Severe COVID-19: A Case Report
Introduction
Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a relatively frequent congenital heart defect; however, the identification of large thrombi between the atria through a PFO is a rare condition. When visualized, they represent a major clinical challenge and require emergency treatment.
The severity of this condition becomes even more accentuated when associated with other thrombotic events, such as pulmonary embolism. In turn, these events may have their genesis in hyperinflammatory states with high thrombogenic and angiopathic potential, as in the case of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.
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Keywords: Case Reports; Patent Oval Foramen; Pulmonary embolism
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