Abstract |
Right-to-left intracardiac shunt through a patent foramen ovale sometimes induces a significant arterial oxygen desaturation. We describe two cases of severe hypoxia due to a patent foramen ovale, treated successfully by transcatheter closure of the intracardiac shunt. One case occurred after implantation of a cardiac assist device, the other patient presented with a platypnoeaorthodeoxia syndrome. Clinical considerations are outlined.
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Authors | Dirk Faes, Raymond Gilles, Joelle Kefer |
Journal | Acta cardiologica
(Acta Cardiol)
Vol. 64
Issue 4
Pg. 561-3
(Aug 2009)
ISSN: 0001-5385 [Print] England |
PMID | 19725454
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Female
- Foramen Ovale, Patent
(complications, therapy)
- Humans
- Hypoxia
(etiology, therapy)
- Middle Aged
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