A Case of Pulmonary Embolism after to Receiving a Dose of Sildenafil

Year 2024, Volume: 15 Issue: 2, 53 - 55, 28.06.2024

Emin Fatih Vişneci , Tevhid Aydın , Fatih Cemal Tekin , Demet Acar

https://doi.org/10.33706/jemcr.1398042

Cited By: 1

Abstract

Introduction: Several studies have posited the potential of PDE5Is to precipitate arterial and venous thrombotic or embolic incidents, albeit rare occurrences. The present investigation documents a case of pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) in an elderly male patient, aged 81, following the consumption of sildenafil. Case Report: An 81-year-old male patient who was previously diagnosed with syncope was admitted to our Emergency Department. He reported symptoms of dyspnea and vertigo. Approximately two hours before admission, there was a history of accidentally ingesting a total dose of 100 milligrams of sildenafil. Conclusion: The occurrence of PTE after sildenafil administration in this case, albeit rare, underscores the significance of meticulous evaluation of medications during patient history-taking. This case report, the importance of thorough efforts to rule out the diagnosis of PTE and to address even the slightest suspicion.

Keywords

Pulmonary embolism, phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors, adverse effect

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