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Acute Pulmonary Embolism Mimics Acute Coronary Syndrome in Older Patient [PDF]
International Journal of Gerontology, 2009 Acute pulmonary embolism is a fatal disease and an often missed diagnosis. There are no specific symptoms or signs. Accurate diagnosis followed by effective therapy can reduce mortality. We report on a 67-year-old man who underwent lumbar laminectomy and
Chun-Chieh Liu +3 more
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Concomitant fat embolism syndrome and pulmonary embolism in a patient with patent foramen ovale [PDF]
, 2020 We present a rare case of a patient with concurrent fat embolism and pulmonary embolism, in a closed femur fracture with patent foramen ovale (PFO). A 24-year-old man was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a closed left midshaft femur fracture. He
Yeak, Raymond Dieu Kiat +3 more
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From acute pulmonary embolism to post-pulmonary embolism sequelae [PDF]
, 2023 Aim of this narrative review is to summarize the functional and hemodynamic implications of acute PE and PE sequelae, namely the post-PE syndrome. Briefly, we will first describe the epidemiology, diagnostic procedures, and therapeutic approaches of ...
Hobohm, Lukas; https://orcid.org/ +4 more
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What role does the right side of the heart play in circulation? [PDF]
, 2006 Right ventricular failure (RVF) is an underestimated problem in intensive care. This review explores the physiology and pathophysiology of right ventricular function and the pulmonary circulation.
Rhodes, A, Johnston, E, Cecconi, M
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Acute infections and venous thromboembolism. [PDF]
, 2011 BACKGROUND: Data on the association between acute infections and venous thromboembolism (VTE) are sparse. We examined whether various hospital-diagnosed infections or infections treated in the community increase the risk of VTE.
Horvath-Puho, E +9 more
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Three Month Follow-Up of Patients With COVID-19 Pneumonia Complicated by Pulmonary Embolism [PDF]
, 2022 Background: Previous studies have demonstrated persistent dyspnoea and impairment of respiratory function in the follow-up of patients who have recovered from COVID-19 pneumonia. However, no studies have evaluated the clinical and functional consequences
Allocca V +9 more
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Interventional Reperfusion Strategies for Acute Pulmonary Embolism. [PDF]
, 2021 Acute pulmonary embolism (APE) is a common, potentially life-threatening cardiovascular emergency, and represents the third leading cause of cardiovascular mortality after myocardial infarction and stroke.
Draxler, Dominik F, Stortecky, Stefan
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Patterns of thromboembolic pulmonary vascular disease in COVID-19
Pulmonary Circulation, 2021 SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) is associated with increased thrombosis. Here, we demonstrate patterns of pulmonary vascular disease in COVID-19 including classical acute pulmonary embolism and subsegmental perfusion defects in the absence of acute pulmonary ...
Yousef Shahin +5 more
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An Interesting Case Of Bronchial Asthma
Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, 2019 Acute pulmonary embolism is a component of venous thromboembolism (VTE), which may prove fatal if not suspected and subsequently treated. Here we present a 82 year female patient with Bronchial asthma who de-teriorated and developed pulmonary ...
Prabhakar K +3 more
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COVID-19 Pneumonia: Three Thoracic Complications in the Same Patient
Diagnostics, 2020 The most dreaded thoracic complications in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are acute pulmonary embolism and pulmonary fibrosis. Both the complications are associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality.
Andrea Borghesi +4 more
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