Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases,

Paradoxical Cerebral Embolism as Initial Manifestation of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: A Case Report

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is characterized by chronic thrombi in the pulmonary arteries, causing pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure. Early and accurate diagnosis are essential for successful treatment but are often difficult because clinical signs and symptoms can be nonspecific and risk factors, such as history of venous thromboembolism, may not always be present. Here, we report a case involving a 76-year-old woman who demonstrated paradoxical cerebral embolism...

Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases

8h