ABSTRACT

Acute pulmonaryembolismis a formof venous thromboembolism that is widespread and sometimes mortal. The clinical presentation of pulmonary embolismis variable and often nonspecificmaking the diagnosis challenging. In this report, we present a case of pulmonary embolism characterized by ST segment elevation in inferior leads without reciprocal changes in the electrocardiogram.

Keywords: Pulmonary embolism Electrocardiogram Myocardial infarction