Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Thromboembolism in a Physically Nonprepared Trekker in the Himalayas: An Autopsy Report
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
Vol. 11 No. 4 (2021),
17 November 2021
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Page 34555
https://doi.org/10.32598/ijmtfm.v11i4.34555
Abstract
Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) and Subsequent Pulmonary Thromboembolism (PTE) in high altitude climbers is a well-known concept. The acclimatization process at high altitude is itself a thrombogenic event. Accordingly, when a physically nonprepared individual with preexisting thrombogenic risk factors attempts trekking at high altitude, they may end up with fatal thromboembolic events. Here, we report a case of a low-lander with multiple thrombogenic risk factors who developed DVT and PTE when he went for a trekking trip in the Himalayas. The risk factors, autopsy findings, and possible mechanism of developing fatal pulmonary embolism, in this case, are discussed here.
- High altitude
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pulmonary thromboembolism
- Hypoxia
- Virchow’s triad
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