Haris Iftikhar, Doaa Sabir, Mavia Najam, Ahmed Noor, Shahzad Anjum
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Abstract
Intermittent or transient right bundle branch block (RBBB) can occur in various clinical situations but is rarely described in acute pulmonary embolism. We present a unique case involving a 57-year-old male who experienced a syncopal episode during transit. He displayed signs of a transient right bundle branch block (RBBB) and S1Q3T3 on the initial EMS ECG, which reverted to normal ECG later. This case highlights the significance of recognizing transient RBBB and S1Q3T3 patterns as potential markers of acute PE. Anticoagulation therapy is the mainstay of PE treatment, but other modalities like thrombolysis and surgical embolectomy can be used in selected cases.
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Oxford Medical Case Reports (OMCR) is an open access, peer-reviewed online journal publishing original and educationally valuable case reports that expand the field of medicine. The journal covers all medical specialities including cardiology, rheumatology, nephrology, oncology, neurology, and reproduction, comprising a comprehensive resource for physicians in all fields and at all stages of training. Oxford Medical Case Reports deposits all articles in PubMed Central (PMC). Physicians and researchers can find your work through PubMed , helping you reach the widest possible audience. The journal is also indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection . Oxford Medical Case Reports publishes case reports under the following categories: Allergy Audiovestibular medicine Cardiology and cardiovascular systems Critical care medicine Dermatology Emergency medicine Endocrinology and metabolism Gastroenterology and hepatology Geriatrics and gerontology Haematology Immunology Infectious diseases and tropical medicine Medical disorders in pregnancy Medical ophthalmology Nephrology Neurology Oncology Paediatrics Pain Palliative medicine Pharmacology and pharmacy Psychiatry Radiology, nuclear medicine, and medical imaging Respiratory disorders Rheumatology Sexual and reproductive health Sports Medicine Substance abuse.