Regarding the patient, who underwent surgery, suddenly developed acute shortness of breath,. The underlying cause is:
Answer: pulmonary embolism
Explanation
Pulmonary embolism is a critical concern after surgery, especially in patients with risk factors such as:
- immobility
- surgery duration,
- history of deep vein thrombosis
It can present suddenly with acute shortness of breath, chest pain, and potentially life-threatening hemodynamic instability.
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