Pulmonary embolism (PE) presenting as recurrent paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) in an elderly female: A case report
Journal Title: Annals of Geriatric Education and Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Pulmonary embolism (PE) usually has multiple presentations. Arrhythmias as sole manifestation of PE is usually rare. In elderly population arrhythmias with PE are usually blamed on concomitant coronary artery disease (CAD). We present a case of a 75 year old lady who presented with recurrent PSVT and was subsequently diagnosed as PE.
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Ankita Kapsev, Sourya Acharya
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Pulmonary embolism (PE) presenting as recurrent paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) in an elderly female: A case report
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