Recognition and Treatment of a Right Ventricular Air Embolism

Leon Sun; Katherine I. Harris

doi:10.7326/aimcc.2023.0817

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Recognition and Treatment of a Right Ventricular Air Embolism

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Recognition and Treatment of a Right Ventricular Air Embolism

Leon Sun and Katherine I. Harris

Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases, Vol.2(11), e230817

11/01/2023

DOI: 10.7326/aimcc.2023.0817

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Right ventricular air embolism is a rare and dangerous condition that frequently presents with nonspecific symptoms, making diagnosis difficult. We present a case involving a young woman with concerning symptoms following routine injection of contrast. Computed tomography scan visualizing the heart confirmed the finding of a large air embolism. We describe the immediate actions taken and the subsequent treatment provided.

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Title: Subtitle: Recognition and Treatment of a Right Ventricular Air Embolism
Creators: Leon Sun - University of Iowa
Katherine I. Harris - University of Iowa
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases, Vol.2(11), e230817
DOI: 10.7326/aimcc.2023.0817
ISSN: 2767-7672
eISSN: 2767-7664
Language: English
Date published: 11/01/2023
Academic Unit: Biology; General Internal Medicine; Internal Medicine
Record Identifier: 9984506260102771

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