| Literature DB >> 8179409 |
R L Quigley1, R D Curran, R D Stagl, J C Alexander.
Abstract
Intravascular volume depletion secondary to diabetic ketoacidosis may result in thrombosis of major blood vessels. Without anticoagulation these thrombi can embolize to the lungs and compromise cardiopulmonary function. When this occurs early surgical pulmonary embolectomy is indicated to salvage a failing right heart.Entities:
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Year: 1994 PMID: 8179409 DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)91385-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330