Acute massive pulmonary embolism treated by urgent pulmonary embolectomy: A case report

Abstract

Abstract The management of acute massive pulmonary embolism presents a clinical challenge as currently there is no consensus for definitive treatment. Early decision‐making regarding surgical intervention is essential when the risk of mortality is high.

Keywords

• acute pulmonary embolism
• intravenous immunoglobulin
• patent foramen ovale
• pulmonary embolectomy