1.
Hosp Pract (1995)
; 39(4): 55-62, 2011 Oct.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22056823
ABSTRACT
Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and potentially life-threatening disease; however, the clinical presentation of acute PE can be quite variable, making the diagnosis a challenge. Occlusion of the pulmonary arterial bed can lead to gas exchange abnormalities or right ventricular dysfunction. Mortality rates are high but can be reduced when prompt suspicion leads to accurate diagnosis and treatment. Management includes timely initiation of anticoagulation therapy. The objective of this article is to provide a broad overview of acute PE epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, risk stratification, and management.
Subject(s)
Anticoagulants/therapeutic use , Fibrinolytic Agents/therapeutic use , Hospitalists , Pulmonary Embolism/diagnosis , Pulmonary Embolism/drug therapy , Diagnosis, Differential , Diagnostic Imaging , Humans , Pulmonary Embolism/epidemiology , Risk Assessment , Risk Factors
2.
Chest
; 137(3): 729-34, 2010 Mar.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20202957