Pulmonary Embolism as a Rare Complication of Clomiphene Therapy: A Case Report and Literature Review by Vinod Solipuram, Kishor Pokharel, Temple Ihedinmah

“…Background. Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a medical emergency. Certain medications like oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapies have been associated with PE. …”
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Is CT pulmonary angiography overutilized in the evaluation of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism? A retrospective study by Rabbani Mahmoud Daoud, Ahmed Majeed Mohamed, Muath Salahuddin Almajthoob, Salim Fredericks, Israa ElSayed Daoud, Moath Mahmoud Daoud, Mahmood AlSaeed

“…# Introduction Despite the high mortality rate of acute untreated pulmonary embolism (PE) at 30%, diagnosing PE is challenging. …”
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Concomitant Deep Venous Thrombosis, Femoral Artery Thrombosis, and Pulmonary Embolism after Air Travel by Salim Abunnaja, Marshall Clyde, Andrea Cuviello, Robert A. Brenes, Giuseppe Tripodi

“…The association between air travel and deep venous thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism “economy-class syndrome” is well described. …”
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Midventricular Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy during Pregnancy Complicated by Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report by Leila Abid, Ahmed Tounsi, Dorra Abid, Mourad Hentati, Samir Kammoun

“…It is characterized by asymmetric left ventricular hypertrophy with MVO and elevated intraventricular pressure gradients. Pulmonary embolism has been associated with mid-ventricular obstructive HCM. …”
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Serum Asymmetric Dimethylarginine, Nitrate, Vitamin B12, and Homocysteine Levels in Individuals with Pulmonary Embolism by Murat Altuntaş, Figen Atalay, Murat Can, Remzi Altın, Meltem Tor

“…We aimed to analyze the pre- and posttreatment serum asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), nitrate (NO3), vitamin B12 and homocysteine levels in pulmonary embolism (PTE) patients and to determine the prognostic value of these variables in predicting chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). …”
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Retracted: The Diagnostic Value of Bedside Echocardiography and Lower Extremity Blood Vessels in Acute Pulmonary Embolism by Stem Cells International

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Angiojet System Used in the Treatment of Submassive Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report of Two Patients by Jinbo Liu, Tianrun Li, Wei Huang, Na Zhao, Hongwei Zhao, Hongyu Wang

“…Massive or submassive pulmonary embolism (PE) carries a high mortality. Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy using the Angiojet system is accepted for the treatment of PE. …”
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An Analysis of Patients That Underwent Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography with the Prediagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism in the Emergency Department by Engin Ozakin, Filiz Baloglu Kaya, Nurdan Acar, Arif Alper Cevik

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Unique ECG Findings in Acute Pulmonary Embolism: STE with Reciprocal Changes and Pathologic Q Wave by Amanda Grant-Orser, Brennan Ballantyne, Wael Haddara

“…He was treated for a pulmonary embolism and was discharged 5 days later. Acute pulmonary embolism (APE) has variable clinical presentations. …”
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Free Floating Right Heart Thrombus Associated with Acute Pulmonary Embolism: An Unsettled Therapeutic Difficulty by Clovis Nkoke, Olivier Faucher, Lise Camus, Laurence Flork

“…Free floating right heart thrombus is a rare phenomenon in the context of acute pulmonary embolism and it is associated with a poor outcome. …”
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Unique Presentation of Septic Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism in the Setting of Reusable Face Covering by Javier Barranco-Trabi, Jazmin C. Scott, Jacob M. Fryer, Matthew Byrne, Adam Smith, Kaoru H. Song, Chelsea W. Tagawa, Sharon Chi, Viseth Ngauy

“…We report a case of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in an immunocompetent 21-year-old man attributed to local skin irritation with resultant infection in the setting of continuous reuse of a mask that resulted in bilateral cavernous venous thrombosis and septic pulmonary embolism.…”
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Percutaneous large-bore mechanical thrombectomy for macroscopic fat pulmonary embolism: a case report by James M. Chan, Zeyad Aljeboori, Angajendra Ghosh, Benjamin Peake, Moira N. Rush, Alexandra Du Guesclin, Hui Yin Lim, Miranda Siemienowicz, Hong Kuan Kok, Goran Mitreski

Subjects: “…Pulmonary embolism…”
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Balloon pulmonary angioplasty in patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: short- and long-term results from a cohort in Brazil by Fabio Solano de Freitas Souza, Marcelo Gottschald Ferreira, Iury Andrade Melo, Marta Ferreira Leite de Sá, Camila Melo Coelho Loureiro, Rosalvo Abreu, Paulo Henrique Alves de Carvalho, Mateus dos Santos Viana, Valdemar Oliveira Jr, Luiz Eduardo Fonteles Ritt

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Deep Venous Thrombosis with Pulmonary Embolism Related to IVIg Treatment: A Case Report and Literature Review by Michael T. Flannery, Deborah Humphrey

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Perioperative ultrasound screening of lower extremity veins is effective in the prevention of fatal pulmonary embolism in orthopedic patients by Haoran Li, Zhi Li, Na Yang, Jian Xing, Huijun Yuan, Zhe Song, Xing Wei, Teng Ma, Qian Wang, Pengfei Wang, Kun Zhang

Subjects: “…Pulmonary embolism…”
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More than Just Pneumonia: Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Two Middle-Aged Patients with COVID-19 by Jahinover Mazo, Sukhdev Singh, Zohaib Khan, Allison Foster, Ecaterina Komarnitsky, Abhiram Nagaraj, Soham Patel, Vinaya Kikkeri

“…We recommend clinicians closely monitor those with known risk factors for pulmonary embolism.…”
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Unloading of Right Ventricle and Clinical Improvement after Ultrasound-Accelerated Thrombolysis in Patients with Submassive Pulmonary Embolism by Sachin Kumar Amruthlal Jain, Brijesh Patel, Wadie David, Ayad Jazrawi, Patrick Alexander

“…Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) can be devastating. It is classified into three categories based on clinical scenario, elevated biomarkers, radiographic or echocardiographic features of right ventricular strain, and hemodynamic instability. …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Rivaroxaban versus Warfarin for the Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Real-World Study by Yan Huang, Linli Duan, Wenjun He, Cheng Hong, Yehui Guo, Xinni Wang, Nuofu Zhang, Yanghang Chen, Tao Wang, Jian Wang, Chunli Liu

“…Background. Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening disease. Target-specific anticoagulant rivaroxaban is a direct factor Xa inhibitor that can be safely used without laboratory monitoring. …”
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Fatal Pulmonary Embolism following Achilles Tendon Repair: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature by Asim M. Makhdom, Simon Garceau, Ronald Dimentberg

“…It can progress to a pulmonary embolism, a significant source of mortality. Up to date, patients with Achilles tendon rupture routinely do not receive DVT chemical prophylaxis. …”
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National Trends in Pulmonary Embolism Visit in United State Emergency Departments and Associated Costs (2006–2018) by Ahmad Aalam, Diyaa Bokhary, Awad Alsabban, Ahmad Bakhribah

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