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Massive pulmonary embolism presenting as seizures.

Authors :
Hashmani S
Tipoo Sultan FA
Kazmi M
Yasmeen A
Source :
JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association [J Pak Med Assoc] 2016 Dec; Vol. 66 (12), pp. 1656-1658.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Pulmonary embolism can present in various ways, though seizure activity has been rarely reported. We report a 38 years old male who had met a road traffic accident, underwent surgery, presented a month later with seizures, chest pain, shortness of breath and low blood pressure. Massive pulmonary embolism was diagnosed on CTPA, with classical features on ECG and echocardiogram and the patient was successfully managed with thrombolysis. Massive pulmonary embolism (MPE) should be kept in mind in patients who present with seizures, chest pain and haemodynamic instability.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0030-9982
Volume :
66
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28179706