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Cardiac ultrasound, subxiphoid view showing a dilated right ventricle (RV).
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It demonstrated a dilated, hypokinetic right ventricle as well as increased right sided pressures as demonstrated by inferior vena cava (IVC) distention greater than 20 mm with no inspiratory collapse (Figure 1).
CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) showinga bilateral pulmonary embolisms with clots in branch arteries.
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A repeat CTA of the chest was performed and showed bilateral extensive pulmonary embolus (Figure 2).