ECG For The Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Embolism When Conventional Imaging Cannot Be Utilized: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature
The diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism has always been challenging. However, it has recently been greatly assisted through advances in radiological imaging. While imaging techniques are widely available, they cannot always be utilized. We report a case of acute pulmonary embolism in a patient wi...
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| author | Keith Todd Christopher S. Simpson Damian P. Redfearn Hoshiar Abdollah Adrian Baranchuk |
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| description | The diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism has always been challenging. However, it has recently been greatly assisted through advances in radiological imaging. While imaging techniques are widely available, they cannot always be utilized. We report a case of acute pulmonary embolism in a patient with several prior pulmonary resections that would likely result in a non-diagnostic V/Q scan and acute renal insufficiency that was a relative contraindication to CT pulmonary angiography. The patient's electrocardiogram displayed several features suggestive of acute pulmonary embolism, which in the absence of effective radiological imaging, were essential in her diagnosis and management. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b047f5e1e112484dbace532d16b3a3bb2022-12-22T03:51:26ZengElsevierIndian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal0972-62922009-09-0195268275ECG For The Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Embolism When Conventional Imaging Cannot Be Utilized: A Case Report And Review Of The LiteratureKeith ToddChristopher S. SimpsonDamian P. RedfearnHoshiar AbdollahAdrian BaranchukThe diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism has always been challenging. However, it has recently been greatly assisted through advances in radiological imaging. While imaging techniques are widely available, they cannot always be utilized. We report a case of acute pulmonary embolism in a patient with several prior pulmonary resections that would likely result in a non-diagnostic V/Q scan and acute renal insufficiency that was a relative contraindication to CT pulmonary angiography. The patient's electrocardiogram displayed several features suggestive of acute pulmonary embolism, which in the absence of effective radiological imaging, were essential in her diagnosis and management.http://www.ipej.org/0905/baranchuk.htmPulmonary EmbolismECG |
| spellingShingle | Keith Todd Christopher S. Simpson Damian P. Redfearn Hoshiar Abdollah Adrian Baranchuk ECG For The Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Embolism When Conventional Imaging Cannot Be Utilized: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature Indian Pacing and Electrophysiology Journal Pulmonary Embolism ECG |
| title | ECG For The Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Embolism When Conventional Imaging Cannot Be Utilized: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature |
| title_full | ECG For The Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Embolism When Conventional Imaging Cannot Be Utilized: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature |
| title_fullStr | ECG For The Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Embolism When Conventional Imaging Cannot Be Utilized: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature |
| title_full_unstemmed | ECG For The Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Embolism When Conventional Imaging Cannot Be Utilized: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature |
| title_short | ECG For The Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Embolism When Conventional Imaging Cannot Be Utilized: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature |
| title_sort | ecg for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism when conventional imaging cannot be utilized a case report and review of the literature |
| topic | Pulmonary Embolism ECG |
| url | http://www.ipej.org/0905/baranchuk.htm |
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