Key result
A 60-year-old woman presenting with recurrent syncope was found to have a submassive pulmonary embolism, demonstrating the importance of considering PE in the differential diagnosis of syncope.
Why the study?
Diagnosing pulmonary embolism is challenging when patients present with vague or non-specific symptoms, and misdiagnosis can lead to death or severe morbidity.
Case Report (n=1)
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Pulmonary embolism should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with recurrent syncope, as early recognition of signs like the S1Q3T3 EKG pattern can prevent life-threatening complications.
May support PE consideration in recurrent syncope; leaves open impact on diagnostic algorithms or outcomes.
The diagnosis of pulmonary embolism is challenging particularly when patients present with vague and/or non-specific symptoms and signs. Misdiagnosis of pulmonary embolism can lead to death or severe morbidity. We reported a case of a 60-year-old woman presented with recurrent syncope who later was diagnosed as submassive pulmonary embolism. This case report highlights the importance of early diagnosis and management of pulmonary embolism to prevent life-threatening sequels. Pulmonary embolism should be considered as a differential diagnosis of patients presenting at an emergency department with syncope.
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Suwanwongse et al. (2020) conducted a case report in Pulmonary Embolism (n=1). Anticoagulation and catheter-directed thrombolysis was evaluated. A 60-year-old woman presenting with recurrent syncope was found to have a submassive pulmonary embolism, demonstrating the importance of considering PE in the differential diagnosis of syncope.
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