Key result
A 56-year-old male with right ventricular myocardial infarction complicated by acute pulmonary embolism was successfully treated with anticoagulation, showing normal right ventricular function at 6 weeks.
Why the study?
Since the introduction of heparin for acute coronary syndrome, pulmonary embolism as a complication of myocardial infarction has become rare, making its recognition a formidable challenge.
Population
One 56-year-old male presenting with chest pain, dizziness, bradycardia, and ST-segment elevations
Design
Case report
Authors
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PE post-MI remains possible despite heparin; this case leaves open incidence, risk factors, and need for prospective data.
Case Report (n=1)
Pulmonary embolism is a rare but potentially fatal complication of right ventricular infarction that requires early identification and anticoagulation.
Al‐Sadawi et al. (2019) conducted a case report in Right Ventricular Infarction and Pulmonary Embolism (n=1). Anticoagulation was evaluated. A 56-year-old male with right ventricular myocardial infarction complicated by acute pulmonary embolism was successfully treated with anticoagulation, showing normal right ventricular function at 6 weeks.
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