Right ventricular failure due to subacute massive pulmonary embolism

Right ventricular failure due to subacute massive pulmonary embolism

We present a clinical case of right heart failure secondary to subacute pulmonary embolism, which was managed in our semi-intensive care unit. The case is accompanied by interesting iconography, including electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, ventilation-perfusion, pulmonary scintigraphy, and chest an...

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Main Authors:	Claudio Giumelli, Giacomo Bussolati, Patricia Granauro, Paolo Montanari
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PAGEPress Publications 2025-02-01
Series:	Italian Journal of Medicine
Subjects:	Right ventricular failure pulmonary embolism
Online Access:	https://www.italjmed.org/ijm/article/view/1747
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