Pulmonary embolism presenting as seizures.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Two patients with massive pulmonary embolism (PE) presented with generalized seizures. Pathophysiologic abnormalities that explain this clinical syndrome include respiratory acidosis, hypoxemia, and cerebral hypoperfusion due to decreased cardiac output. PE should be considered in the differential diagnosis of new-onset and otherwise unexplained seizures.
Medical subject headings
- Epilepsy, Generalized
- Pulmonary Embolism