[Hemothorax in a 78-year-old woman]

Rev Pneumol Clin. 2005 Feb;61(1 Pt 1):44-6. doi: 10.1016/s0761-8417(05)84782-0.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report an atypical presentation of hemothorax. Tamponade and subacute dyspnea occurred secondary to a wound of the right atrium caused by a pacemaker electrode in 78-year-old woman on oral anticoagulants for complete arrhythmia due to atrial fibrillation. This case illustrate an unusual pathophysiological mechanism of hemothorax.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cardiac Tamponade / etiology
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Female
  • Heart Atria / pathology*
  • Hemothorax / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*