Hickam’s Dictum of the Great Vessels: Saddle Embolism and Dissection

Authors

Eric Wetzel, DO, Jefferson Health - NortheastFollow
Kyle Mohney, DO, Jefferson Health - NortheastFollow
Jessica Schumann, DO, Jefferson Health - NortheastFollow
Olubunmi Olarewaju, DO, Jefferson Health - NortheastFollow

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Description

History of Present Illness

Chief Complaint:
Shortness of breath

History of Present:
Illness A 66-year-old female with a past medical history of hypertension presents to the emergency department concerned for shortness of breath and palpitations. She reports her symptoms started abruptly while on a morning walk. She notes she took her home blood pressure medication this morning per her usual routine and had otherwise been feeling well. She describes feeling like she is having a “high grade panic attack”, similar to past panic attacks but with increased intensity. She denies associated weakness, numbness, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain. She reports no recent immobilization, surgery, or hormone use.

Publication Date

4-7-2025

Keywords

pulmonary embolism

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Pulmonology

Comments

Presented at the American Academy of Emergency Medicine’s 31st Annual Scientific Assembly (AAEM25).

Recommended Citation

Wetzel, DO, Eric; Mohney, DO, Kyle; Schumann, DO, Jessica; and Olarewaju, DO, Olubunmi, "Hickam’s Dictum of the Great Vessels: Saddle Embolism and Dissection" (2025). Jefferson Health - Northeast Posters (formerly Aria Health Posters). 6.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/ariaposters/6