Preferred Label : embolism, paradoxical;
MeSH definition : 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.;
MeSH synonym : crossed embolisms; embolisms, paradoxical; paradoxical embolism; paradoxical embolisms; crossed embolism; embolism, crossed; embolisms, crossed;
MeSH annotation : coordinate IM with specific vessels or vascular disease (IM), often PULMONARY EMBOLISM
or FORAMEN OVALE, PATENT;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embolism, paradoxical;
Origin ID : D019320;
UMLS CUI : C0238096;
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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.
