AJR. American journal of roentgenology
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Mar 2006
Review Case ReportsRadiological reasoning: pulmonary embolism--thinking beyond the clots.
We discuss the CT findings in a case of pulmonary embolism complicated by paradoxical embolism in a patient with a patent foramen ovale and atrial septal aneurysm. ⋯ When confronted with a case of pulmonary embolism on CT, besides evaluating the extent of pulmonary artery occlusion, the radiologist should examine the cardiovascular system to identify any unsuspected underlying or associated conditions.