An acute presentation of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension complicated by cerebellar infarction

Abstract

Persistent symptoms and features of pulmonary hypertension in a patient with pulmonary embolism suggests chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) which can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A high level of clinical suspicion, including addressing risk factors for recurrent or cgronic thromboemboli and appropriate anticoagulation is required. We present a rare case of a young man presenting late with pulmonary embolism and features consistent with CTEPH complicated by a cerebrovascular event.