Mechanical thrombectomy for massive PE with incidental discovery of a patent foramen ovale: a case report

Key Points

• Mechanical thrombectomy effectively addressed massive pulmonary embolism, leading to positive health outcomes.
• A significant incidental finding of a patent foramen ovale was noted during the procedure, indicating potential risk factors.
• Case report highlights the need for awareness of incidental findings in vascular interventions for pulmonary embolism.
• Indicates that further investigation of incidental findings may improve patient management in critical cases.