Key result
Thrombolysis resolves massive pulmonary embolism causing cardiac arrest during intracardiac electrophysiological study.
Why the study?
There is a real risk of venous thromboembolism during intracardiac electrophysiological studies, but consensus on prevention is lacking.
Case Report (n=1)
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This case highlights the potential risk of venous thromboembolism during electrophysiological studies and suggests a need for consensus on thromboprophylaxis.
A 47-year-old woman was referred to our hospital for an intracardiac electrophysiological study. The procedure was complicated by cardiac arrest due to massive pulmonary embolism, which only successfully resolved after the administration of a thrombolytic agent. This case suggests that there is a real risk of venous thromboembolism in certain patients during electrophysiological studies. Therefore, a consensus should be reached concerning the prevention of venous thromboembolism during these procedures.
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Bauer et al. (2005) conducted a case report in Massive pulmonary embolism with cardiac arrest (n=1). Intracardiac electrophysiological study was evaluated. An intracardiac electrophysiological study in a 47-year-old woman was complicated by cardiac arrest due to massive pulmonary embolism, which resolved after administration of a thrombolytic agent.
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