Keywords
COPD exacerbation, pulmonary embolism, anticoagulation, anticoagulation failure, enoxaparin
Abstract
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations are most commonly triggered by infections, but up to 25% of those that require hospitalization are thought to be triggered by acute pulmonary embolism. We present the case of a 71-year-old patient with a history of unprovoked pulmonary embolisms on anticoagulation therapy hospitalized for a COPD exacerbation. The exacerbation was triggered by an acute pulmonary embolism, representing anticoagulation failure.
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Published:
2020-09-23
Issue:
2020: Vol 7 No 12
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