Key result
A 71-year-old man developed a massive pulmonary embolism due to right atrial thrombus 12 hours after permanent transvenous pacemaker implantation, which completely resolved with anticoagulation.
Population
71-year-old man who developed massive pulmonary embolism 12 hours after a permanent transvenous pacemaker…
Design
Case_report
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Early PE warrants vigilance after pacemaker implantation; case report leaves open need for prophylactic strategies.
Case Report (n=1)
Highlights a rare case of early massive pulmonary embolism due to pacemaker lead thrombosis, successfully treated with anticoagulation.
Karavidas et al. (2004) conducted a case report in Massive pulmonary embolism (n=1). Permanent transvenous pacemaker implantation was evaluated on Development of massive pulmonary embolism and thrombus resolution. A 71-year-old man developed a massive pulmonary embolism due to right atrial thrombus 12 hours after permanent transvenous pacemaker implantation, which completely resolved with anticoagulation.
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