An isolated fistula between the right pulmonary artery and the right pulmonary vein: An unusual cause of stroke in a young female
2011
We describe the case of a 29 year-old female who presented with right sided hemiparesis with
global aphasia. She had a history of transient ischemic attack with migraine headaches.
Diagnostic workup revealed a right to left cardiac shunt. An isolated right pulmonary artery to
left pulmonary vein fistula was diagnosed on pulmonary angiogram. The fistula was occluded
successfully by cardiac catheterization. Early recognition and intervention is indicated to
prevent further complications. (Cardiol J 2011; 18, 1: 73-76)
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