[Pulmonary embolism following aorto-coronary by-pass]

Rozhl Chir. 2006 May;85(5):207-10.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

The authors present a case-review of a 65 year-old female patient, hospitalized for rest dyspnoea and collaps condition, 3 weeks following her completed aorto-coronary by-pass. The symptoms were caused by a massive lung embolism. Upon the echocardiographic examination, a massive thrombus in the right-sided cardiac spaces--a rare complication of cardiosurgical procedures--was detected. The patient was treated surgically. At the present time, 4 months following the procedure, the patient is completely recovered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Coronary Artery Bypass / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pulmonary Embolism / diagnosis
  • Pulmonary Embolism / etiology*
  • Pulmonary Embolism / surgery