COVID-19 Complicated by Acute Pulmonary Embolism and Right-Sided Heart Failure
Waqas Ullah, Rehan Saeed, Usman Sarwar, Rajesh R. Patel, David L. Fischman
Abstract
A patient with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) developed sudden shortness of breath and hypoxia. She received a diagnosis of massive pulmonary embolism complicated by right-sided heart failure, which was successfully managed conservatively. This case marks the first report of COVID-19–induced pulmonary embolism in association with acute heart failure. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)
Topics & Concepts
Pulmonary embolismCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)MedicineHeart failureCardiologySevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakRight heartInternal medicineHypoxia (environmental)Intensive care medicineDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)VirologyOutbreakOrganic chemistryOxygenChemistryCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Respiratory Support and Mechanisms