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KMID : 0385920090200020215
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Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2009 Volume.20 No. 2 p.215 ~ p.218
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A Case of Pulmonary Embolism Associated with Prolonged Seated Immobility during Computer Work
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Hong Dae-Young
Lee Young-Joo
Lee Kyeong-Ryong
Baek Kwang-Je
Kim Young-Min
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Abstract
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A Case of Pulmonary Embolism Associated with Prolonged Seated Immobility during Computer Work Young Min Kim, M.D., Kwang Je Baek, M.D., Kyeong Ryong Lee, M.D., Young Joo Lee, M.D., Dae Young Hong, M.D. A 26-year-old man visited our emergency medical center with dyspnea, and he was diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. He did not have any specific risk factor. His job was a computer programming. Pulmonary embolism is rare at such young age. Predisposing risk factors in pulmonary embolism patients include a history of venous thromboembolism, history of malignancy, complicating infections, increasing age, thrombophilia, and obesity. Prolonged seated immobility at work is another risk factor for venous thromboembolism like economy class syndrome. We report a case of pulmonary embolism in a young patient who had no risk factor.
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KEYWORD
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Pulmonary embolism, Immobilization, Computers
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