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[[Pulmonary embolism diagnosis algorithm|Diagnosis Algorithm]] | [[Pulmonary embolism diagnosis algorithm#CT equipped hospitals|CT equipped Hospitals]] | [[Pulmonary embolism diagnosis algorithm#CT Non-equipped hospitals|CT Non-equipped Hospitals]] | [[Pulmonary embolism history & symptoms|History & Symptoms]] | [[Pulmonary embolism physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Pulmonary embolism laboratory tests|Laboratory Tests]] | [[Pulmonary embolism electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Pulmonary embolism CT|CT]] | [[Pulmonary embolism ventilation/perfusion scan|Ventilation/Perfusion scan]] | [[Pulmonary embolism echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Pulmonary embolism chest x ray|Chest x ray]] | [[Pulmonary embolism MRI|MRI]] | [[Pulmonary embolism low probability diagnostic tests|Low Probability Diagnostic Tests]] | [[Pulmonary embolism diagnosis algorithm|Diagnosis Algorithm]] | [[Pulmonary embolism diagnosis algorithm#CT equipped hospitals|CT equipped Hospitals]] | [[Pulmonary embolism diagnosis algorithm#CT Non-equipped hospitals|CT Non-equipped Hospitals]] | [[Pulmonary embolism diagnosis algorithm#Low risk outpatient population|Low risk outpatient population]] | [[Pulmonary embolism history & symptoms|History & Symptoms]] | [[Pulmonary embolism physical examination|Physical Examination]] | [[Pulmonary embolism laboratory tests|Laboratory Tests]] | [[Pulmonary embolism electrocardiogram|Electrocardiogram]] | [[Pulmonary embolism CT|CT]] | [[Pulmonary embolism ventilation/perfusion scan|Ventilation/Perfusion scan]] | [[Pulmonary embolism echocardiography or ultrasound|Echocardiography or Ultrasound]] | [[Pulmonary embolism chest x ray|Chest x ray]] | [[Pulmonary embolism MRI|MRI]] | [[Pulmonary embolism low probability diagnostic tests|Low Probability Diagnostic Tests]] | ||
==[[Pulmonary embolism treatment|Treatment]]== | ==[[Pulmonary embolism treatment|Treatment]]== | ||
Revision as of 16:47, 19 December 2011
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| ICD-10 | I26 |
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| ICD-9 | 415.1 |
| DiseasesDB | 10956 |
| MedlinePlus | 000132 |
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Pulmonary Embolism Assessment of Probability of Subsequent VTE and Risk Scores |
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Pulmonary embolism On the Web |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]; Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [3]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification Scheme
I: Acute pulmonary embolism | Chronic pulmonary embolism
II: Massive pulmonary embolism | Submassive pulmonary embolism | Low-risk pulmonary embolism
III: Non-thrombotic pulmonary embolism
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk factors
Natural History, Complications & Prognosis
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Diagnosis Algorithm | CT equipped Hospitals | CT Non-equipped Hospitals | Low risk outpatient population | History & Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Tests | Electrocardiogram | CT | Ventilation/Perfusion scan | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Chest x ray | MRI | Low Probability Diagnostic Tests
Treatment
- Anticoagulation: Heparin | Low molecular weight heparin | Factor Xa inhibitor | Warfarin
- Fibrinolytic: Thrombolysis
Guidelines
ACC/AHA Guidelines
Guidelines for Initial Anticoagulation for Acute PE | Surgical embolectomy | Inferior vena cava filters | Iliofemoral DVT management guidelines | Compression therapy for DVT | Thromboreductive Strategies | Percutaneous Transluminal Venous Angioplasty and Stent Placement
ESC Guidelines
- Diagnosis: Suspected high-risk PE | Suspected non-high-risk PE ( Low clinical probability | Intermediate clinical probability | High clinical probability )
- Treatment: High-risk pulmonary embolism | Non-high-risk pulmonary embolism | Long-term treatment | Inferior vena cava filters | Thrombolysis
Discharge Care
Discharge Care | Follow-Up/Recurrence | Support group
Case studies
For Patients
External links
- Vascular Disease Foundation
- Venous Disease Coalition
- Goldminer, Pulmonary embolism
- Images of Pulmonary Embolism
- North American Thrombosis Forum
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