Pulmonary Embolism Following Varicella Infection

Pulmonary Embolism Following Varicella Infection

Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) post varicella infection is a rare complication owing to vascular endothelial damage, accelerated atherosclerosis and antibody-mediated hypercoagulable state. Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is a life threatening condition presented with sudden onset dyspnoea and refractory hypo...

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Main Authors: A S Sandhya, Brijesh Prajapat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2018-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
atherosclerosis
endothelium
hypercoagulability
refractory hypoxemia
thrombolytics
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/11304/31887_F(SHU)_PF1_(AJ_SHU)_PFA(AP)_PB(AJ_AnG)_PN(AnG).pdf
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Summary:Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) post varicella infection is a rare complication owing to vascular endothelial damage, accelerated atherosclerosis and antibody-mediated hypercoagulable state. Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is a life threatening condition presented with sudden onset dyspnoea and refractory hypoxemia. We report a case of post varicella extensive thrombotic complication which involved deep veins of lower limbs and pulmonary vasculature.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X

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