Key result
Massive pulmonary embolism may predispose to chordal rupture and subsequent severe mitral regurgitation, highlighting the need for prompt transesophageal echocardiography in such patients.
Population
1 apparently healthy woman presenting with acute massive bilateral pulmonary embolism and mitral regurgitation
Design
Case_report
Follow-up
1 month
Authors
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Single-case report does not support routine TEE after massive PE; leaves open association with chordal rupture.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights the potential for massive pulmonary embolism to predispose to chordal rupture and severe mitral regurgitation, emphasizing the utility of transesophageal echocardiography for early recognition.
Estrada et al. (1998) conducted a case report in Massive bilateral pulmonary embolism and mitral regurgitation (n=1). Massive pulmonary embolism was evaluated on Pulmonary edema secondary to chordae rupture of the mitral valve. Massive pulmonary embolism may predispose to chordal rupture and subsequent severe mitral regurgitation, highlighting the need for prompt transesophageal echocardiography in such patients.
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