Timely embolectomy in acute massive pulmonary embolism prevents catastrophe: An experience from two cases

3^rd Global Experts Meeting on Medical Case Reports

May 09-10, 2016 New Orleans, USA

Natraj Setty, D Ramesh, Kumarswamy, Sunil Kumar, Guru Prasad, Jayanth and C N Manjunath

Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, India

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Clin Case Rep

Abstract :

Acute massive pulmonary embolism is a life threatening emergency that must be promptly diagnosed and managed. Over the last several years the use of Computed Tomography (CT) scanning has improved the clinician�s ability to diagnose acute pulmonary embolism. We report two cases of acute massive pulmonary embolism that presented with sudden onset of dyspnoea and underwent successful open pulmonary embolectomy. First case presented with acute onset of dyspnoea of 2 days duration, in view hemodynamic deterioration and 2D Echocardiography revealed clot in RV apex and RPA, underwent cardio pulmonary Bypass and open pulmonary embolectomy with RV clot extraction. Second case presented with sudden onset of dyspnoea on 15th day of Post-operative day for traumatic rupture of urinary bladder, in view of recent surgery patient was subjected to surgical embolectomy. Following surgical intervention, both the patients made a prompt recovery.

Biography :

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