Flash Pulmonary Edema and Sudden Cardiac Arrest in a Dialysis-nonadherent Patient with Severe Aortic Regurgitation: A Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: This case report describes a 36-year-old morbidly obese male with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and non-compliance to dialysis presenting with acute-on-chronic heart failure complicated by flash pulmonary edema and subsequent cardiac arrest. Despite aggressive management, including hemodialysis and inotropic support, the patient deteriorated rapidly and expired. The case highlights the complex interplay between CKD, cardiovascular disease, and non-cardiogenic pulmonary complications, underscoring the challenging management decisions in such critically ill patients.
Institution: Gulf Medical University
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4409591517