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Revision as of 17:44, 7 June 2016
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Resident Survival Guide |
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Pulmonary Embolism Microchapters |
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Diagnosis |
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Pulmonary Embolism Assessment of Probability of Subsequent VTE and Risk Scores |
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Treatment |
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Follow-Up |
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Special Scenario |
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Trials |
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Case Studies |
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Pulmonary embolism On the Web |
For patient information, click here
For economy class syndrome, click here
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] The APEX Trial Investigators; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Rim Halaby, M.D. [3]
Synonyms and keywords: PE; lung blood clot; blood clot-lung; embolism-pulmonary
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Pulmonary Embolism from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Triggers
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Approach | Assessment of Clinical Probability and Risk Scores | Assessment of Probability of Subsequent VTE and Risk Scores | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Arterial Blood Gas Analysis | D-dimer | Biomarkers | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | Ventilation/Perfusion Scan | Echocardiography | Compression Ultrasonography | CT | MRI
Treatment
Treatment Approach | Medical Therapy | IVC Filter | Pulmonary Thrombectomy | Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy | Discharge Care and Long Term Treatment | Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies