Persistent hiccups as a rare presenting symptom of pulmonary embolism.
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition that may present as dyspnea, chest pain, cough or hemoptysis, but often occurs without symptoms. It is not typically associated with hiccups. Hiccups are generally self-limiting benign contractions of the diaphragm that may be associated with medications or food but may also be symptomatic of serious disease when persistent. We report 3 cases of PE presenting as persistent hiccups.
New York Medical College, Metropolitan Hospital Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Westchester County, New York.
Getaw Worku
GW
Hassen
Mona Milkha
MM
Singh
Hossein
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Kalantari
Selamawit
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Yemane-Merriwether
Steven
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Ferrante
Ronald
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Shaw