Pulmonary embolism in postmenopausal women: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.52692/1857-0011.2024.3-80.39Keywords:
Pulmonary thromboembolism, womenAbstract
This study presents the case of a 73-year-old female patient with multiple cardiovascular comorbidities. The case’s particularities include nonspecific symptoms, delayed presentation, and a dramatic outcome despite the implementation of complex treatment, including anticoagulation. The literature review focused on the following aspects: the incidence and severity of PE in women versus men, the role of comorbidities in influencing PE risk, and differences in thrombolysis usage.
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