Pulmonary embolism presenting as delirium: an acute confusional state in an elderly patient-a case report.

Chidimma A AhanekuBenard B AkpuChibueze H NjokuDavid E ElemBassey E Ekeng

Published in: The Egyptian journal of internal medicine (2023)

PE should be regarded as a differential in elderly patients with an acute confusional state despite the absence of obvious risk factors. Investigating for and treating when confirmed may save a life.

Keyphrases

pulmonary embolism
liver failure
risk factors
respiratory failure
inferior vena cava
middle aged
aortic dissection
community dwelling
case report
cardiac surgery
hepatitis b virus
intensive care unit
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation