Massive pulmonary embolism in a young patient on clozapine therapy |
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| Authors: | Yang Tung-Ying Chung Kun-Jung Huang Tiao-Lai Kung Chia-Te |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Emergency Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Kaohsiung, 123 Ta-Pei Road, Niao Sung Hsiang, Kaohsiung Hsien 833, Taiwan, R.O.C. |
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| Abstract: | Clozapine-associated induction of venous thromboembolism has potentially catastrophic consequences. We report a case of sudden death caused by bilateral main pulmonary trunk thrombosis in a 31-year-old man receiving clozapine therapy. The patient presented with general weakness and exertional dyspnea. Bilateral main pulmonary trunk thrombosis was clearly demonstrated by helical chest computed tomography. |
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