Case Report: Early onset pulmonary embolism following antipsychotic polypharmacy in an acute psychiatric setting (opens in new tab)

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially life-threatening condition that may occur in patients receiving antipsychotic medication. Several studies have shown an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) associated with the use of antipsychotics, particularly during the first weeks or months of treatment. However, very early onset of VTE within hours of treatment initiation has been rarely reported. We present the case of a 69-year-old woman who developed acute pulmonary embolism within a...