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| Year : 2017 | Volume
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| Issue : 3 | Page : 180-183 |
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Recurrent pulmonary embolism associated with oral hormonal contraceptive use
Bhanukumar Muthaiah1, Vineetha Bharathan Menon2
1 Department of Internal Medicine, JSS Hospital and Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India
2 Department of Clinical Pharmacy, JSS Hospital and Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India
Correspondence Address:
Bhanukumar Muthaiah
Department of Internal Medicine, JSS Hospital and Medical College, JSS University, Mysore - 570 004, Karnataka
India
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DOI: 10.4103/ijhas.IJHAS_16_17
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Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a dramatic and life-threatening complication of deep vein thrombosis, and thus, its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are of special importance. One of the more common acquired risk factor of PE is the use of oral contraceptive (OCP) medications. We report a case of PE secondary to OCP use. A 30-year-old female patient presented with PE following OCP use. Diagnosis was confirmed with computed tomography angiography and treatment was started with thrombolytics. Although appropriate treatment was initiated and offending drug was withdrawn, patient succumbed to her illness. Thus, treatment with OCPs requires careful and thorough evaluation of patient history and regular follow-up, focusing on likely complications.
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