Flash Pulmonary Edema in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory: A Case Report Publisher



Mehrpooya M¹ ; Eftekhari MR¹ ; Moghaddasfar T¹ Show Affiliations
Source: Frontiers in Emergency Medicine Published:2023

Abstract

Flash pulmonary edema is a potentially fatal condition that can suddenly deteriorate a patient’s status in a va-riety of settings, including the catheterization laboratory. We describe a 51-year-old woman with a history of hypertension who was admitted for a second valve operation for degenerated aortic bioprosthesis. Before undergoing coronary angiography, she looked a little worried, she experienced respiratory distress and a significant increase in blood pressure in favor of acute flash pulmonary edema, which was immediately and successfully managed by respiratory support and administration of high-dose intravenous nitroglycerine and loop diuretic therapy. The present scenario highlights the significance of being aware of the warning signs of acute flash pulmonary edema to make a prompt diagnosis and initiate the appropriate treatment to prevent catastrophic consequences. © 2023 Tehran University of Medical Sciences.