Case Reports

Thrombus Migration: An Uncommon Presentation in Obstructive Shock

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Sofia B. Paula
Hugo Miranda
Mariana Santos
Samuel Almeida
Lurdes Almeida
Keywords:
Echocardiography, Pulmonary Embolism, Shock, Thrombosis

Abstract

Thrombus migration in pulmonary embolism is a rare finding, and its presence is associated with an increased mortality. This entity still raises some problems in its approach. We report a case of a 76-year-old woman admitted in the emergency room in shock.
Transthoracic echocardiogram was essential in the diagnosis of obstructive shock in the context of pulmonary embolism allowing immediate and successful treatment.

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Sofia B. Paula, Serviço de Cardiologia do Centro Hospitalar Barreiro-Montijo, Lisboa, Portugal.

Sofia B. Paula [paula.s.b.paula@gmail.com]
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