Abstract
Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) is a disease that is difficult to diagnose, and is a problem in the global health system. It is one of the complications described in COVID-19. We present a case of a 49-year-old man, with a history of being a smoker who, ten days after having suffered from COVID 19, begins with right hemithorax pain, cough with yellowish expectoration, slight shortness of breath and tiredness on exertion. interpreted as post_COVID pneumonia and antibiotic treatment is indicated. He does not improve and an EKG is performed which shows rapid response atrial fibrillation. An AndioCT is performed with which he is diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary thromboembolism. It evolves towards healing with treatment with Fraxiheparin. Pulmonary thromboembolism is a feared complication of COVID-19, which requires rapid diagnosis to ensure adequate treatment to achieve patient recovery and prevent death.
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