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Flash pulmonary edema caused by paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia in a patient with preserved ejection fraction

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Flash pulmonary edema is a medical emergency in which immediate recognition can be life-saving, especially when patients do not have typical clinical manifestations. CASE PRESENTATION: Herein, we report the case of a 56-year-old man who was admitted to the hospital due to paroxysmal palpitations for one week. His pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) level and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) were normal, and he had no obvious symptoms of dyspnea. However, a CT scan of the chest indicated flash pulmonary edema. Through anti-heart failure treatment, the lung lesions improved. RESULTS: The patient was diagnosed with HFpEF caused by paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. The abnormal imaging manifestations in the lung were due to flash pulmonary edema, which was caused by acute heart failure. CONCLUSION: Flash pulmonary edema is a medical emergency in which immediate recognition can be life-saving, especially when patients do not have typical clinical manifestations.

Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

DOI: 10.1186/s12872-025-05238-x

Authors: Tingzhi Deng, Ding Li, Lihui Liang, Baiqing Ou

Institutions: Hunan Normal University, Hunan Provincial People's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Heart Failure Treatment and Management

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,090