Pulmonary embolism diagnosed immediately following blunt trauma
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Introduction: Physicians who care for trauma patients should be aware of the possibility of a pulmonary embolism presenting immediately after traumatic injury. Case Report: We report a case of a 30yearold female restrained driver who developed a pulmonary embolism within two hours of a motor vehicle accident. Conclusion: We conclude that trauma can produce a hypercoagulable state that can occur immediately after a traumatic event and result in a pulmonary embolism.
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