Sanus Medical Journal
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2021): Vol. 2 No. 2 (2021): Sanus Medical Journal

PULMONARY EMBOLISM WITH ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT

Sidhi Laksono Purwowiyoto (FK UHAMKA)
Ferel M (RS Pusat PERTAMINA)
Yeria R (RS Pusat PERTAMINA)
Reynaldo Halomoan (Faculty of Medicine of Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya)
Kurniawan (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
29 Aug 2021

Abstract

Antiphospolypid sí­ndrome (APS) is a systemic autoimmune condition that is related to vascular thrombosis. Patients with APS are at risk for developing pulmonary embolism (PE) events. In this case, we present a 68 years old female with complaints of sudden onset of persistent shortness of breath for two days. No past medical history was identified. Physical and diagnostic examination revealed the presence of PE and antiphospolipid antibodies. Diagnosis of PE and APS were made. Patients then received initial anticoagulant using enoxaparin subcutaneously. Initial anticoagulants in patients with APS and PE should be administered. However, it is important to choose the right anticoagulant. DOAC is contraindicated due to the increased risk of thromboembolic events.

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smj

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Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka

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Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

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Sanus Medical Journal is a peer-reviewed medical and health journal published periodically every six months. Sanus Medical Journal publishes descriptive, analytical, and experimental studies, reviews, systematic reviews, case reports, letters, and editorials in the fields of Medicine, Health, ...