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Summary of Pulmonary Embolism
The mortality of diagnosed and treated PE is 7%. Many more people die from undiagnosed PE. Most patients present with dyspnea +/- chest pain. The main risk factors is the development of DVT from immobility; surgery, pregnancy, chronic disease, increasing age. There are two forms of imaging for PE: CT pulmonary angiography and V/Q scanning. Other investigations include bloods taking a d-dimer test. General treatment includes IV heparin followed by oral warfarin therapy. For massive (serious) PE thrombolytic therapy is initiated.
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