| Pulmonary embolism presenting as supraventricular tachycardia in paraplegia: a case report. | |
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PMID: 8239964 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Supraventricular tachycardia as a presenting sign of pulmonary embolism is unusual. A 31-year-old man with incomplete T11 paraplegia on the basis of spinal cord ischemia developed supraventricular tachycardia 37 days after surgery to repair an aortic tear. Subsequent work-up revealed evidence of multiple submassive pulmonary emboli, despite thromboembolism prophylaxis. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for thromboembolic events when faced with cardiac rhythm disturbances in high-risk patients. |
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Authors:
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G G Fluter |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation Volume: 74 ISSN: 0003-9993 ISO Abbreviation: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Publication Date: 1993 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-11-26 Completed Date: 1993-11-26 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985158R Medline TA: Arch Phys Med Rehabil Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1208-10 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY. |
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Adult Humans Male Paraplegia / complications* Pulmonary Embolism / complications, diagnosis*, etiology* Tachycardia, Supraventricular / etiology* |
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