Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Patient with Pulmonary Thromboembolism

JOURNAL TITLE: Indian Journal of Sleep Medicine

Author
1. Viswesvaran Balasubramanian
ISSN
0973-340X
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10069-0026
Volume
13
Issue
3
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital New Delhi, India
  • Article keywords
    Obstructive sleep apnoea, Pulmonary embolism, Pulmonary thromboembolism

    Abstract

    Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a major manifestation of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) leads to hypercoagulable state and may be associated with recurrent PE in the absence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Early identification and treatment of OSA may be helpful in reducing the recurrence of PE. Here, we report a case of OSA presenting with isolated PE without DVT with a brief mention of therapeutic implications.

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