Valor da ecocardiografia Doppler transtorácica no diagnóstico e conduta em pacientes com embolia pulmonar maciça / Value of transthoracic Doppler echocardiography in the diagnosis and management of massive pulmonary embolism
Arq. bras. cardiol
;
68(4): 297-299, Abr. 1997.
Artículo
en Portugués
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ABSTRACT
We report the case of a 62-year-old man with massive pulmonary embolism and severe hemodynamic impairment. Transthoracic Doppler echocardiography was fundamental in confirming the diagnosis by direct visualization of intra-atrial thrombus and signs of right chamber overload. It allowed prompt administration of thrombolytic drug and follow-up monitoring. Doppler echocardiography is a non-invasive, available technique and its early application should be considered in the evaluation of patients with suspected massive pulmonary embolism.
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Asunto principal:
Embolia Pulmonar
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Ecocardiografía Doppler
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Límite:
Anciano
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
Idioma:
Portugués
Revista:
Arq. bras. cardiol
Asunto de la revista:
Cardiología
Año:
1997
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Hospital Felício Rocho/BR
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