A woman in Ho Chi Minh City experienced a critical pulmonary embolism days after a routine Cesarean section at Từ Dũ Hospital. The patient initially felt fatigued before losing consciousness, prompting an urgent consultation. Cardiologists from Chợ Rẫy Hospital diagnosed the life-threatening condition – a severe pulmonary embolism. Medical teams at both hospitals collaborated to stabilize and treat the patient. The case highlights the potential for rare but serious postpartum complications. The patient’s condition was described as extremely critical, but doctors successfully intervened. Further details regarding the patient’s current condition have not been released.