| Emergency surgical embolectomy for pulmonary emboli after failed thrombolysis. | |
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PMID: 19643857 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 34-year-old man presented in cardiogenic shock secondary to massive pulmonary embolism. Surgical embolectomy was performed after failed thrombolysis. Intraoperatively, a right atrial lesion and pulmonary emboli were removed. Histopathology revealed myxoma complicated by pulmonary emboli. The patient made a good recovery. This case suggests that surgical embolectomy should be considered as first-line treatment for all patients with acute massive pulmonary embolism, and not reserved for those with severe hemodynamic compromise or failed conservative management. |
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Authors:
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Sharon H L Chu; David Andrews; Yuki Watanabe |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals Volume: 17 ISSN: 1816-5370 ISO Abbreviation: Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann Publication Date: 2009 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-07-31 Completed Date: 2009-10-29 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9503417 Medline TA: Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann Country: Singapore |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 297-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, GPO Box X2213, Perth, Western Australia. sharonchu@gmail.com |
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Adult Embolectomy* Emergency Treatment Heart Atria / pathology, surgery Heart Neoplasms / pathology, surgery Humans Male Myxoma / pathology, surgery Pulmonary Embolism / complications, surgery* Shock, Cardiogenic / etiology*, surgery Thrombolytic Therapy / adverse effects |
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