Cryptogenic Stroke with a Patent Foramen Ovale in a Patient with Pulmonary Embolism and Thrombophilia: A Case-based Discussion
Published: 2022-10-06
Page: 280-284
Issue: 2022 - Volume 5 [Issue 1]
Ghali Bennani *
Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
Soukaina Zahri
Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
Hanane Choukrani
Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
Salim Arous
Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
Ghali Bennouna
Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
Abdenasser Drighil
Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
Leila Azzouzi
Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
Rachida Habbal
Department of Cardiology, University Hospital of Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The patent foramen ovale (PFO) is a common abnormality that is often associated with cryptogenic stroke in young people. The management of PFO requires endovascular closure which prevents recurrence better than antithrombotic treatment. In the presence of concomitant thrombophilia, the risk of recurrence of stroke after closure of the PFO is increased, and one needs to institute antithrombotic therapy. The choice and duration of the treatment are controversial. Our study focuses on a 37-year-old patient admitted for ischemic vascular accident in whom a patent foramen ovale was found with an interatrial septal aneurysm (ASIA) on a ground of thrombophilia associated with a left pulmonary embolism and an occlusion. total left internal carotid artery.
Since at present, there is no optimal therapeutic strategy for these patients, the indications must be considered on an individual basis. The aim of the clinical case is to relate our experience in the management of cryptogenic stroke associated with PFO on a ground of thrombophilia.
Keywords: Cryptogenic stroke, patent foramen ovale, hypercoagubality, thrombophilia