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Year : 2014 | Volume
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Sudden death in a case of catatonia due to pulmonary embolism
Archana Javadekar, Neha Pande
Department of Psychiatry, Padmashree Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, India
Correspondence Address:
Archana Javadekar Department of Psychiatry, Padmashree Dr. D Y Patil Medical College, Pimpri, Chinchwad, Maharashtra India
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0975-2870.126387
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Catatonic syndrome carries relatively high mortality. One of the causes of death is pulmonary embolism. Prolonged immobility, dehydration, use of low-potency antipsychotic drugs, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) increase the risk of venous thromboembolism. Evaluating the risk of catatonic patients is of paramount importance. Prevention of venous thromboembolism by reducing the risk factors and relieving catatonic symptoms early is essential. |
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