Pulmonary embolism: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 14:58, 6 February 2013
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Pulmonary Embolism Microchapters |
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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 |
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Editor(s)-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]
Synonyms and keywords: PE; lung blood clot; blood clot-lung; embolism-pulmonary
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Differentiating Pulmonary Embolism from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Assessment of Clinical Probability | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Arterial Blood Gas | D-dimer | Biomarkers | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | Ventilation/Perfusion Scan | Echocardiography | Compression Ultrasonography | Chest CT | CT Pulmonary Angiography | MRI | Other Imaging Findings
Treatment
Treatment Approach
Medical Therapy
Surgery:
Pulmonary Thrombectomy | Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy | Discharge Care