Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism: Following the evidence from suspicion to certainty.
J Vasc Nurs
; 37(1): 28-42, 2019 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30954195
ABSTRACT
Accurate, timely and cost-effective identification of pulmonary embolism remains a diagnostic challenge. This article reviews the pulmonary embolism diagnostic process with a focus on the best practice advice from the American College of Physicians. Benefits and risks of each diagnostic step are discussed. Emerging diagnostic tools, not included in the algorithm, are briefly reviewed.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pulmonary Embolism
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Decision Trees
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Practice Guidelines as Topic
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Computed Tomography Angiography
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Vasc Nurs
Journal subject:
ANGIOLOGIA
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ENFERMAGEM
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article