Pulmonary Embolism
| Autor: | K. M. Moser |
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| Rok vydání: | 1997 |
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| Zdroj: | Hämostaseologie. 17:1-4 |
| ISSN: | 2567-5761 0720-9355 |
| DOI: | 10.1055/s-0038-1660007 |
| Popis: | SummaryOur diagnostic approach to the embolic suspect involves a high index of suspicion based on the clinical context. Next, study of the lower extremity veins; if such a study (IPG, Duplex, venogram) discloses proximal DVT, the patient needs treatment and a search for embolism may or may not be required. If it is, perfusion and ventilation scans are performed next. If this test is non-diagnostic, pulmonary angiography is the final step. As noted, other technics are under investigation. It will take time to assess whether their promise is fulfilled since it is well-known that “early reports” are usually the most positive and may not translate into clinical, non-investigative use. |
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