Flash Pulmonary Edema and Sudden Cardiac Arrest in a Dialysis-nonadherent Patient with Severe Aortic Regurgitation: A Case Report
Jafrin Sadiq Abdul Razack, Sarah Elkhawaga, Noel George Cherian, Syeda Juveria Hussaini, Ajimal Sainu, Ahmad El-Ouweini
Asian Journal of Research in Nephrology · pp. 36–41 · Published 19 Apr 2025
10.9734/ajrn/2025/v8i191Abstract
This case report describes a 36-year-old morbidly obese male with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and non-compliance to dialysis presenting with acute-on-chronic heart failure complicated by flash pulmonary edema and subsequent cardiac arrest. Despite aggressive management, including hemodialysis and inotropic support, the patient deteriorated rapidly and expired. The case highlights the complex interplay between CKD, cardiovascular disease, and non-cardiogenic pulmonary complications, underscoring the challenging management decisions in such critically ill patients.
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