Pulmonary embolism: a clinical case documented, in acute setting, using pulmonary scintigraphic perfusion
Bronze, L.; Gil, V.M.; Canada, M.; Oliveira, L.; Fonseca, C.; Seabra-Gomes, R.
Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia Orgao Oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia 17(3): 251-256
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0870-2551 PMID: 9608818 Document Number: 495507
The acute clinical evolution is presented of a patient with previous myocardial infarction who was admitted for dyspnea and chest pain. Acknowledging the possibility of a new ischemic event, confronted with aortic dissection or pulmonary embolism, the clinical investigation is described up to the scintigraphic diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. The clinical presentation, diagnostic investigation and therapeutic decisions are discussed, with emphasis on the usefulness of pulmonary scintigraphy.