Patent foramen ovale (PFO) is most often asymptomatic, but it can cause manifestations with varying degrees of severity. Paradoxical embolism, a condition associated with PFO, requires multidisciplinary management.Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) resulting from paradoxical coronary embolism should be suspected in all patients presenting with ACS who have normal coronary arteries on angiography, regardless of age. Our case illustrate a proven paradoxical coronary embolism through a PFO.
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