| Review for hospitalists: acute pulmonary embolism. | |
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PMID: 22056823 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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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. |
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Andrea G Adams; Bharat K Awsare |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Hospital practice (1995) Volume: 39 ISSN: 2154-8331 ISO Abbreviation: Hosp Pract (Minneap) Publication Date: 2011 Nov |
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Created Date: 2011-11-07 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101268948 Medline TA: Hosp Pract (Minneap) Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 55-62 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Division of Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. |
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