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Hypercapnia complicating massive pulmonary embolism.

S K Goldberg, J B Lipschutz, A M Fein

    Critical Care Medicine
    |August 1, 1984
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    Elevated partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) is rare in pulmonary embolism. This study reports two cases of massive pulmonary emboli causing hypercapnia, suggesting ventilation/perfusion mismatch and reduced cardiac output as likely causes.

    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Cardiopulmonary Physiology

    Background:

    • Pulmonary embolic disease (PED) typically presents with hypoxemia.
    • Hypercapnia (elevated partial pressure of carbon dioxide) is an uncommon finding in PED, especially without pre-existing lung disease.

    Observation:

    • Two patients with massive pulmonary emboli were observed.
    • Both patients presented with significant hypercapnia.
    • Neither patient had underlying chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD).

    Findings:

    • Massive pulmonary emboli can cause hypercapnia.
    • Profound ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) mismatch is a likely contributor to hypercapnia in PED.
    • Reduced cardiac output may also play a role in the gas-exchange abnormalities.

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    Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider hypercapnia as a potential complication of massive pulmonary emboli.
    • Understanding the mechanisms of gas-exchange impairment is crucial for managing these critical patients.
    • Further research into V/Q matching and cardiac function in PED is warranted.