B64-12 Nitrous Oxide Associated Bilateral Pulmonary Embolism With Right Ventricular Strain in Young Healthy Male
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine May 1, 2026 O Al Daoud, T Ri, H Al-Zawahreh et al.
Abstract: Introduction: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is uncommon in young adults without typical risk factors. Recreational nitrous oxide (N2O) use is an under-recognized cause of venous thromboembolism (VTE) through functional vitamin B12 deficiency and hyperhomocysteinemia, leading to a prothrombotic state [1,2]. Case Description: A 20-year-old African American male without past medical history...