Massive pulmonary embolism in a COVID-19 patient: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Myocardial injury is associated with excess mortality in severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections, and the mechanisms of injury are diverse. Coagulopathy associated with this infection may have unique cardiovascular implications.

Case summary

We present a case of 62-year-old male who presented after experiencing syncope and cardiac arrest. Given the clinical presentation and electrocardiographic findings, there was concern for acute coronary syndrome. However, coronary angiogram did not reveal significant coronary obstruction. Due to the unclear nature of his presentation, a bedside echocardiogram was rapidly performed and was indicative of right ventricular strain. Due to these findings, a pulmonary angiogram was performed that reve

SUBMITTER: Sang CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7454543 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature