Authors

  1. Chen, Leon L. DNP, AGACNP-BC, FCCP, FAANP
  2. Salah, Zuhair MD
  3. Halpern, Neil A. MD, MCCM, FCCP, FACP

Abstract

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a condition with a high rate of morbidity and mortality if it is not recognized and treated in a timely fashion. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a useful tool that can help clinicians make prompt diagnosis. We present a case where we diagnosed massive PE through visualizing an intracardiac thrombus in transit, and we highlight some important ultrasonographic features.