[Two cases of massive pulmonary embolism associated with estrogen intake. Diagnostic and therapeutic usefulness of pulmonary angiography].
Two cases of massive pulmonary embolism observed in patients under estrogen therapy, are presented. We describe the clinical findings, highlighting the value of the arteriography in the diagnosis and the use of fibrinolytic therapy, being successful in both cases.
González-Juanatey
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Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital General de Galicia Clínico Universitario, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña.
Antela López
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Amaro Cendon
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Requena Caballero
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Masa Vázquez
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Antela Carrera
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Gil de la Peña
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D000328:Adult; D004967:Estrogens / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography
D004967:Estrogens
Dos casos de embolismo pulmonar masivo relacionados con ingesta de estrógenos. Utilidad diagnóstica y terapéutica de la angiografía pulmonar.