Caught in the Clot: A Case Report of Arrested Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition resulting from the obstruction of pulmonary arteries by blood clots, usually originating from deep veins. Symptoms of PE might vary from nothing to sudden death. Clinically, individuals may present very differently. When a diagnosis of PE is suspected, any possible life-saving intervention must be implemented because survival from cardiac arrest following PE is often quite low. Although there are not many randomized controlled trials that provide guidelines for treating suspected PE in cardiac arrest victims, the few published case reports and other minor studies suggest that thrombolysis and other therapies are associated with good outcomes. We report a patient with PE who presented in cardiac arrest with its clinical, electrographic, and radiologic findings, along with the appropriate therapy chosen based on hemodynamic stability. It is important to intervene early to prevent severe complications and improve the patient's outcomes.