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Sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema following pacemaker insertion
Ibtehal Othman Hussain Mohammed1, Sarya Swed2, Weaam Ezzdean3
1Faculty of Medicine University of Khartoum Khartoum Sudan.
Key Clinical Message:
Sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema (SCAPE) complicating pacemaker implantation is a very uncommon and dangerous occurrence. Following pacemaker implantation, patients need stringent monitoring, and compelling evidence about SCAPE treatment is required.
Abstract:
Sympathetic crashing acute pulmonary edema complicating a pacemaker insertion as the case in our patient is extremely rare. We report a case of 75-year-old man with a complete AV block, which requires urgent pacemaker implantation. Half an hour following the insertion of the pacemaker, an abrupt SCAPE emerged and the patient was incubated immediately.
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