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A decisive lifesaving tool in submassive pulmonary embolism: Bedside echocardiography

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Key Clinical Message: Immediate thrombolysis in submassive pulmonary embolism on the basis of bedside echocardiography can be a lifesaving decision in areas where computed tomography (CT) pulmonary angiogram is not readily available. Abstract: Bedside echocardiography can be a rapid diagnostic and decision-making tool for immediate thrombolysis in submassive pulmonary embolism with evidence of progressively failing ventricles. We report a case of submassive pulmonary embolism in a 26-year-old male under testosterone replacement therapy, who was successfully thrombolyzed based on bedside echocardiography findings.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.8314

Authors: Shambhu Khanal, Suman Adhikari, Vijay Yadav, Savita Aryal, Shreya Thapa, Ratna Mani Gajurel

Institutions: Tribhuvan University, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Institute of Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Internal Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,650