Recurrent pulmonary embolism and non-ST elevation acute myocardial infarction: current problems of diagnosis and treatment (clinical case)

Abstract

A clinical case of a patient with recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) and non-ST elevation acute myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) is presented. Underestimation of the history data, the clinical course of non-massive pulmonary embolism under the mask of syncope, eventually led to the development of massive pulmonary embolism and clinical death of the patient. The article discusses non-massive PE masks, principles of treatment and secondary prevention of venous thromboembolic complications in a patient with acute NSTEMI.