Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging unmasks presumed embolic myocardial infarction due to patent foramen ovale case report.
Kate LiangMatthew G L WilliamsChiara Bucciarelli-DucciPublished in: European heart journal. Case reports (2022)
Multiple focal infarctions in multiple coronary artery territories should raise the suspicion of an intra-cardiac shunt. Multi-modality imaging with cardiac MRI and echocardiogram is important in correctly identifying any source of emboli and the diagnosis of any intra-cardiac shunt. Whilst PFO closure is a possible treatment for patients, considerations regarding risk stratification and local provisions needs to be taken into account. Patients should be referred to the appropriate subspecialist to ensure suitable long-term follow-up.
Keyphrases
- magnetic resonance imaging
- end stage renal disease
- left ventricular
- coronary artery
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- case report
- chronic kidney disease
- pulmonary artery
- peritoneal dialysis
- heart failure
- contrast enhanced
- computed tomography
- patient reported outcomes
- pulmonary hypertension
- diffusion weighted imaging
- fluorescence imaging