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Peripartum cardiomyopathy falsely diagnosed as pulmonary embolism

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Peripartum cardiomyopathy falsely diagnosed as pulmonary embolism

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Background : Diagnosis management of cardio respiratory symptoms in peripartum may lead to Confusion Case presentation : We report the case of a 23 years old primiparous woman that was admitted for shortness of breath after seven days post partum. preliminary diagnosis of pulmonary embolism was made and patient received anticoagulation without improvement . Patient condition worsens and got admitted to ICU . point of care ultrasounds has completely changed the outcome . Conclusion : Cardiorespiratory symptoms onset in peripartum makes suspect pulmonary embolism first. However, other life-threatening conditions may occur in this period. Rare incidence makes unlikely thinking about them. Ultrasounds must figure in first line assessment of these patients .

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

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Acil Tıp, Yoğun Bakım

Bölüm

Olgu Sunumu

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Aralık 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

16 Mayıs 2025

Kabul Tarihi

25 Ağustos 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 16 Sayı: 4

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APA
El Kaissi, J. (2025). Peripartum cardiomyopathy falsely diagnosed as pulmonary embolism. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, 16(4), 137-139. https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1700498
AMA
1.El Kaissi J. Peripartum cardiomyopathy falsely diagnosed as pulmonary embolism. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. 2025;16(4):137-139. doi:10.33706/jemcr.1700498
Chicago
El Kaissi, Jaber. 2025. “Peripartum cardiomyopathy falsely diagnosed as pulmonary embolism”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 16 (4): 137-39. https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1700498.
EndNote
El Kaissi J (01 Aralık 2025) Peripartum cardiomyopathy falsely diagnosed as pulmonary embolism. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 16 4 137–139.
IEEE
[1]J. El Kaissi, “Peripartum cardiomyopathy falsely diagnosed as pulmonary embolism”, Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, c. 16, sy 4, ss. 137–139, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.33706/jemcr.1700498.
ISNAD
El Kaissi, Jaber. “Peripartum cardiomyopathy falsely diagnosed as pulmonary embolism”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports 16/4 (01 Aralık 2025): 137-139. https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1700498.
JAMA
1.El Kaissi J. Peripartum cardiomyopathy falsely diagnosed as pulmonary embolism. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. 2025;16:137–139.
MLA
El Kaissi, Jaber. “Peripartum cardiomyopathy falsely diagnosed as pulmonary embolism”. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports, c. 16, sy 4, Aralık 2025, ss. 137-9, doi:10.33706/jemcr.1700498.
Vancouver
1.Jaber El Kaissi. Peripartum cardiomyopathy falsely diagnosed as pulmonary embolism. Journal of Emergency Medicine Case Reports. 01 Aralık 2025;16(4):137-9. doi:10.33706/jemcr.1700498