Postpartum Pulmonary Hypertension Masquerading as Submassive Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report and a Literature Review
Joint Authors
Rao, Mohan
Mohamed, Mouhand F. H.
Mubasher, Mahmood
Hanafi, Amir
Syed, Tausif
Zinal, Abir
Abubeker, Ibrahim Y.
Hoefen, Ryan
Danjuma, Mohammed
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-06-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Postpartum pulmonary hypertension (PPPHT) is an extremely rare disorder, with few reported cases.
Late diagnosis and treatment are associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
We present an 18-year-old female patient who presented four-week postpartum with a typical submissive pulmonary embolism picture subsequently diagnosed as postpartum pulmonary hypertension.
The patient had an excellent response to treatment, with a dramatic improvement in her functional status.
The authors aim to urge physicians to keep this rare disorder in mind as timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial for management—additionally, the importance of counseling patients about the imminent risks associated with planned future pregnancies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mubasher, Mahmood& Hanafi, Amir& Syed, Tausif& Zinal, Abir& Abubeker, Ibrahim Y.& Mohamed, Mouhand F. H.…[et al.]. 2020. Postpartum Pulmonary Hypertension Masquerading as Submassive Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report and a Literature Review. Case Reports in Pulmonology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151046
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mubasher, Mahmood…[et al.]. Postpartum Pulmonary Hypertension Masquerading as Submassive Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report and a Literature Review. Case Reports in Pulmonology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151046
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mubasher, Mahmood& Hanafi, Amir& Syed, Tausif& Zinal, Abir& Abubeker, Ibrahim Y.& Mohamed, Mouhand F. H.…[et al.]. Postpartum Pulmonary Hypertension Masquerading as Submassive Pulmonary Embolism: A Case Report and a Literature Review. Case Reports in Pulmonology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1151046
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1151046