Unusual Evidence of Fat Embolism in the Subclavian Vein Detected by High-Intensity Transient Signals.
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J
; 20(1): 70-73, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Fat emboli may occur in patients after traumatic fractures or orthopedic procedures; however, their clinical detection is a very rare finding. Here, we describe a 77-year-old female who was admitted to the emergency department with a fracture of the right humerus. We diagnosed fat embolism after an ultrasound of the right subclavian vein. The embolism was detected by high-intensity transient signals present on the spectral Doppler. While these signals are well known for microembolization in transcranial Doppler, to our knowledge this is the first case report in the medical literature to observe and describe high-intensity transient signals seen in the upper extremities by spectral Doppler. Although it is unusual to detect a fat embolism in transit, we believe clinicians should be aware of this finding, particularly when evaluating high-risk patients.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Vena Subclavia
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Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas
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Embolia Grasa
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J
Asunto de la revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos