Key result
Subacute massive pulmonary thromboembolism in young patients can present with subtle, protracted symptoms and requires high clinical suspicion to prevent fatal outcomes.
Why the study?
Subacute massive pulmonary embolism can manifest in diverse ways in young patients, from mild to lethal, and its incidence in this population should not be overlooked.
Design
Case series
Authors
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May prompt PE consideration in young patients with nonspecific symptoms; novel Level 5 finding leaves open prospective validation.
Case Report (n=2)
Highlights the importance of considering massive pulmonary embolism in young patients even with subtle presentations and no identified predisposing factors.
Gujaničić et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Subacute massive pulmonary thromboembolism (n=2). Alteplase was evaluated. Subacute massive pulmonary thromboembolism in young patients can present with subtle, protracted symptoms and requires high clinical suspicion to prevent fatal outcomes.
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