Flash pulmonary edema in the cardiac catheterization laboratory: a case report
Abstract
Flash pulmonary edema is a potentially fatal condition that can suddenly deteriorate a patient's status in a variety of settings, including the catheterization laboratory. We describe a 51-year-old woman with a history of hypertension who was admitted for a second valve operation for degenerated aortic bioprosthesis. Before undergoing coronary angiography, she looked a little worried, she experienced respiratory distress and a significant increase in blood pressure in favor of acute flash pulmonary edema, which was immediately and successfully managed by respiratory support and administration of high-dose intravenous nitroglycerine and loop diuretic therapy. The present scenario highlights the significance of being aware of the warning signs of acute flash pulmonary edema to make a prompt diagnosis and initiate the appropriate treatment to prevent catastrophic consequences.
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| Issue | Vol 7 No 3 (2023): Summer (July) | |
| Section | Case (report / study) | |
| DOI | 10.18502/fem.v7i3.13826 | |
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| Aortic Valve Insufficiency Bioprosthesis Case Reports Coronary Angiography Pulmonary Edema | ||
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