Ictus isquémico en puérpera secundario A embolismo paradójico

Abstract

Stroke during pregnancy and Puerperium is a severe complication that causes high morbidity and mortality. We report a case of previously healthy, 32 year old woman, who suffered cerebral embolism after delivery. Echocardiography confirmed the patent foramen ovale. Patent foramen ovale may be a mechanism of paradoxical embolism causing a transient ischemic attack or stroke. To prevent recurrent cerebral embolism during pregnancy, delivery and puerpuerium, interventional closure of the patent foramen ovale was performed. The postinterventional course was uneventful.