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Hypoxemia in acute pulmonary embolism.

Y Huet, F Lemaire, C Brun-Buisson

    Chest
    |December 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    The initial hypoxemia in acute pulmonary embolism (PE) stems from ventilation-perfusion (VA/Q) mismatch. Intrapulmonary shunting contributes to hypoxemia only when lung volume loss, like atelectasis, occurs.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Respiratory Physiology
    • Critical Care

    Background:

    • Severe, acute pulmonary embolism (PE) commonly causes arterial hypoxemia.
    • Understanding the mechanisms of hypoxemia in PE is crucial for effective management.
    • Ventilation-perfusion (VA/Q) mismatch and intrapulmonary shunt are potential contributors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To differentiate the roles of VA/Q mismatch and intrapulmonary shunt in acute PE hypoxemia.
    • To investigate how radiographic findings and time course influence these mechanisms.

    Main Methods:

    • Right heart catheterization and the six inert gas elimination technique were used.
    • Seven patients with severe, acute PE and hypoxemia were studied.
    • Measurements included vascular obstruction, arterial blood gases, and venous admixture.

    Main Results:

    • All patients exhibited increased venous admixture.
    • Early in PE (<48 hours), VA/Q mismatch predominated, especially with normal chest X-rays.
    • Later, or with radiographic abnormalities (atelectasis/infiltrates), intrapulmonary shunt contributed significantly to venous admixture.

    Conclusions:

    • Initial hypoxemia in acute PE is primarily due to VA/Q mismatch.
    • Intrapulmonary shunting becomes a significant factor only when lung volume loss, such as atelectasis, develops.
    • Low mixed venous oxygen tension also contributes to hypoxemia in PE patients.

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