Imaging findings in the stroke caused by the paradoxical embolism

Abstract

There is growing attention to paradoxic embolism in association with ischemic stroke in recent times. It can be perceived as a fashion trend but inclination towards this unusual clinical unit has its fairly strong basis in ac-cindental autopsy findings in adults, even for different reasons then association with signifi-cant arterial embolism.

Current high standard of imaging methods for sure contributes in fast and accurate diagnostics but on the other hand, the knowledge of imaging methods and clinical symptoms is a need from indicating physician.

Keywords

• Foramen ovale
• Ischemia
• Paradoxic embolism
• Thrombosis
• Transesophageal echocardiography