Case Report: Pulmonary Embolism in a Young Adult
Abstract: Pulmonary embolism (PE) in young adults is relatively uncommon but can have significant morbidity and mortality. This case report discusses a 20-year-old male with acute PE, emphasizing the diagnostic imaging findings and a review of the literature regarding the etiology, risk factors, and imaging modalities used in young adults.
Keywords: Pulmonary embolism, Young adult, Acute onset, Diagnostic imaging, Computed tomography pulmonary angiography, Risk factors, Hyper coagulable states, Anticoagulation therapy, Right ventricular strain, D-dimer
How to Cite?: Dr. Rushi Khedkar, Dr. M. Gayatri, Dr. Ramakrishna Rao Baru, "Case Report: Pulmonary Embolism in a Young Adult", Volume 13 Issue 11, November 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 185-187, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR241101194653, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR241101194653