Pulmonary embolism physical examination: Difference between revisions
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editors-in-Chief: Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [2]
Synonyms and keywords: PE
Overview
The decision to do medical imaging is usually based on clinical grounds, i.e. the medical history, symptoms and findings on physical examination, followed by an assessment of clinical probability
Vital Signs
Patient may have tachypnea or a lowered oxygen saturation level on room air. Without immediate intervention it might lead to shock or even collapse. About 15% of all cases of sudden death are attributable to PE.
Appearance of the Patient
The patient may appear anxious. More severe cases may be associated with cyanosis (blue discoloration, usually of the lips and fingers)
Thorough assessment should be made for the presence of a deep vein thrombosis