Concomitant high-risk pulmonary embolism and subdural hematoma: endo-vascular system thrombolysis as a possible solution to a difficult challenge

Concomitant high-risk pulmonary embolism and subdural hematoma: endo-vascular system thrombolysis as a possible solution to a difficult challenge

Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a challenging and potentially fatal cardiovascular disorder. In high-risk patients, percutaneous catheter embolectomy may be considered when thrombolysis is contraindicated or has failed. We hereby discuss the case of a 60-year-old man who was found unconscious on t...

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Main Authors: Vincenza Clelia Alvich, Marco Valentini, Debora Monti, Stefano Perlini, Francesco Salinaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2023-10-01
Series:Emergency Care Journal
Subjects:
Pulmonary embolism
head trauma
thrombolysis
EKOS
multidisciplinary approach
Online Access:https://pagepressjournals.org/index.php/ecj/article/view/11558

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