Title of article :
Long-Term Outcome of Thrombolytic Therapy for Massive Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy
Author/Authors :
Hoang, Sy Van Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine - University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam , Tuan Vo, Anh Department of Cardiovascular Surgery - University Medical Center , Minh Nguyen, Kha Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine - University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Abstract :
A 25-year-old pregnant woman presented at 12 weeks of gestation with syncope and shortness of breath caused by massive
pulmonary embolism. Due to persistent shock, fibrinolytic therapy with rtPA was administered. After fibrinolysis, clinical and
hemodynamic response was excellent. No bleeding and fetal complications were recorded.
Keywords :
Thrombolytic Therapy , Pulmonary Embolism , Pregnancy
Journal title :
Case Reports in Cardiology
