Vol 65, No 1 (2007)
Other
Published online: 2007-01-25
Case report
Massive pulmonary embolism treated successfully with embolectomy following failed thrombolysis – the role of repeated spiral computerised tomography and echocardiography – a case report
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.81138
Kardiol Pol 2007;65(1):58-61.
Abstract
A case of a 29-year-old male with massive pulmonary embolism is presented. The diagnosis was confirmed by spiral computerised tomography and echocardiography. The patient received streptokinase, but he continued to be in cardiogenic shock without any improvement. Repeated tomography and echocardiography revealed progression of pulmonary embolism. The patient was transferred to a cardiosurgical department where successful embolectomy was performed.
Keywords: massive pulmonary embolismspiral computerised tomographyechocardiographythrombolysisembolectomy
