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Massive pulmonary embolism with cardiac arrest after an intracardiac electrophysiological study: a strong case for venous thromboprophylaxis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16607081     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
Martijn P Bauer; Hubert W Vliegen; Menno V Huisman
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Blood coagulation & fibrinolysis : an international journal in haemostasis and thrombosis     Volume:  17     ISSN:  0957-5235     ISO Abbreviation:  Blood Coagul. Fibrinolysis     Publication Date:  2006 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-04-11     Completed Date:  2006-10-27     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9102551     Medline TA:  Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  57-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of General Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
Electrophysiologic Techniques, Cardiac / adverse effects*
Female
Heart Arrest / etiology*
Heart Catheterization / adverse effects
Heparin / therapeutic use
Humans
Middle Aged
Pulmonary Embolism / etiology*,  prevention & control
Thrombolytic Therapy*
Venous Thrombosis / prevention & control*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anticoagulants; 9005-49-6/Heparin

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