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Paradoxical Embolism Summary

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Description: Blockage of an artery due to passage of a clot (THROMBUS) from a systemic vein to a systemic artery without its passing through the lung which acts as a filter to remove blood clots from entering the arterial circulation. Paradoxical embolism occurs when there is a defect that allows a clot to cross directly from the right to the left side of the heart as in the cases of ATRIAL SEPTAL DEFECTS or open FORAMEN OVALE. Once in the arterial circulation, a clot can travel to the brain, block an artery, and cause a STROKE.

Also Known As: Embolism, Paradoxical; Crossed Embolism; Crossed Embolisms; Embolism, Crossed; Embolisms, Crossed Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Paradoxical Embolism

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Warfarin (Coumadin) : 1 outcome in 2 results : FDA 20 Generic
  2. Oral Contraceptives : 3 results : IBA
  3. Anticoagulants : 3 results : IBA
  4. Heparin (Liquaemin) : 2 results : FDA 69 Generic
  5. factor V Leiden : 2 results : IBA
  6. glucuronyl glucosamine glycan sulfate (Vessel) : 2 results : IBA
  7. Thalidomide (Thalomid) : 1 result : FDA 2
  8. Prothrombin (Factor II) : 1 result : IBA
  9. Protein C : 1 result : IBA
  10. Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors (Antiplatelet Drugs) : 1 result : IBA
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Diseases Related to Paradoxical Embolism

  1. Patent Foramen Ovale
  2. Stroke (Strokes)
  3. Pulmonary Embolism
  4. Thrombosis (Thrombus)
  5. Endocarditis
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Key Therapies for Paradoxical Embolism

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  1. Decompression : 4 results
  2. Embolectomy : 3 results
  3. Vena Cava Filters (Inferior Vena Cava Filter) : 3 results
  4. Thrombolytic Therapy : 3 results
  5. Defibrillators (Defibrillator) : 1 result
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