Inhaled nitric oxide in a patient with severe pulmonary embolism.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a 66-year-old woman with right-sided heart failure and cardiogenic shock resulting from severe pulmonary embolism. Her hemodynamic status improved dramatically with the use of inhaled nitric oxide. A proposed mechanism of action and a review of the literature are presented.
Medical subject headings
- Nitric Oxide
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Vasodilator Agents