CASE DISCUSSION
Pulmonary Embolism in ICU
Presented from India by Dr. Rishabh Kumar Mittal0
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Case Description
Pulmonary embolism is a critical condition that often requires immediate attention and intervention when it occurs in the ICU. It is commonly caused by deep vein thrombosis (DVT), where a blood clot from the legs or pelvis travels to the lungs. PE can lead to impaired blood flow to the lungs,...
Case Summary
- Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a significant cardiovascular syndrome, ranking third globally after myocardial infarction and stroke. ICU patients have a relatively high incidence (1-9.6%), and even with DVT prophylaxis, cases still occur (2.3%). The condition has a considerable fatality rate, with 1-month and 1-year case fatality rates reaching 3.9% and 30% respectively. In the US alone, PE is linked to approximately 300,000 deaths annually, often due to underdiagnosis.
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Dr. Rishabh Kumar Mittal
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