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- Massive pulmonary embolism (PE) is a critical condition that can lead to high mortality rates if not diagnosed and treated quickly.
- Focused cardiac ultrasound (FOCUS) is a useful tool for quickly identifying signs of right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) in patients suspected of having PE.
- This case report discusses a patient with severe PE who was treated with thrombolytic therapy, with emergency physicians using serial FOCUS exams to monitor the improvement of RVD during treatment.
Article Abstract
Massive pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition with a high mortality burden. The rapid diagnosis of PE can be supported with focused cardiac ultrasound (FOCUS) by identifying signs of right ventricular dysfunction (RVD). This case report describes a patient with hemodynamically unstable massive PE who received systemic thrombolytic therapy. Emergency physicians performed serial FOCUS examinations to assess the resolution of RVD in guidance of clinical management.
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