QuestionSBA
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This is when a thrombus crosses an intracardiac defect, in this case, the patent foramen ovale, and goes into the systemic circulation. Often this gets lodged in the brain causing a stroke.
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a
Paradoxical embolism
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This is a type of skin infection and has no connection to having a patent foramen ovale.
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e
Cellulitis
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While a severe complication of patent foramen ovale includes a heart attack, this is extremely rare and far less likely to occur than a paradoxical embolus.
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c
Myocardial infarction
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This is a sudden and profound episode of cyanosis which is found in infants who have tetralogy of Fallot.
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b
Tet spells
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Pneumonia is not a known complication of patent foramen ovale.
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d
Pneumonia
Concept
Chapter
2693
4232
Congenital malformation
Topic
171
Embryology
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Which of the following complications is a patient with asymptomatic patent foramen ovale at risk of developing?
a