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Post-Bentall procedure 'pseudo' pulmonary embolism, cardiac tamponade in disguise: a case report.

Ario Soeryo KuncoroRay WijayaDicky Aligeri WartonoSuko Adiarto
Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2023)
In this study, we highlight a case of cardiac tamponade with classical findings of pulmonary embolism after an aortic replacement procedure. Physicians should carefully analyse a patient's clinical history, physical, and supporting examinations to direct and change the course of therapy accordingly, as these two complications have opposite therapy principles and may exacerbate the patient's condition.
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