A Case of Pulmonary Embolism after Acute Myocardial Infarction

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a rare but fatal complication of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Just like in the case of pulmonary embolism due to other causes, thrombolytic theraphy is the most efficient treatment method in these patients. Here we present a case of pulmonary embolism that occured after AMI. The clinical and echocardiographical findings had arousen the clinical suspicion of pulmonary embolism and the exact diagnosis was confirmed by the ventilation - perfusion scintigraphy. After thrombolytic theraphy, significant improvement was observed in the clinical and ventilation perfusion scintigraphy findings of the patient. By virtue of this case we emphasise that thrombolytic theraphy is the most efficient contemporary treatment of pulmonary embolism.