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'''Associate Editors-in-Chief:''' [[User:Ujjwal Rastogi|Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS]] [mailto:urastogi@perfuse.org] | '''Associate Editors-in-Chief:''' [[User:Ujjwal Rastogi|Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS]] [mailto:urastogi@perfuse.org] | ||
==Overview== | ==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 | 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=== | ===Vital Signs=== | ||
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===Appearance of the Patient=== | ===Appearance of the Patient=== | ||
The patient may appear anxious. More severe cases may be associated with [[cyanosis]] ( | The patient may appear anxious. More severe cases may be associated with [[cyanosis]] (bluish discoloration, usually of lips and fingers). | ||
Thorough assessment should be made for the presence of a [[deep vein thrombosis]] | Thorough assessment should be made for the presence of a [[deep vein thrombosis]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editors-in-Chief: Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [2]
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
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 (bluish discoloration, usually of lips and fingers).
Thorough assessment should be made for the presence of a deep vein thrombosis.