How do I manage a patient with suspected acute pulmonary embolism?
Clin Med (Lond)
; 11(2): 156-9, 2011 Apr.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21526699
ABSTRACT
Acute PE is a cardiovascular emergency and early risk stratification is important in the management of these patients. Pre-test clinical prediction models together with D-dimer assays help select those who require imaging. Each hospital should develop a strategy for investigating patients with suspected PE depending on local expertise, resources and the patient population.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Embolia Pulmonar
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article