Arq. Bras. Cardiol. 2022; 118(3): 659-662
An Unusual Cause of Hypoxemia after Orthopedic Surgery on an Elderly Patient
Pedro Carvalho
, Daniela Meireles, José Luís Martins
, Marco Costa, Ana Briosa Neves
Introduction
Various conditions can cause post-operative hypoxemia, especially in elderly patients. However, a new symptomatic cardiac shunt is a very rare and unexpected complication in this setting. This study presents a case of refractory hypoxemia after orthopedic surgery due to right-to-left (R-L) shunt via a patent foramen ovale (PFO).
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An Unusual Cause of Hypoxemia after Orthopedic Surgery on an Elderly Patient
Keywords: Foramen Ovale, Patent; Hypoxia; Vascular Closure Devices
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