Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially fatal condition that occurs as a result of intraluminal obstruction of the main pulmonary artery or its branches. The causative factors include thrombi, air, amniotic fluid, and fat. In PE, gas exchange is impaired due to the decreased return of deoxyge...
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a clinical entity with high mortality rate and therefore rapid diagnosis is necessary. For this purpose many diagnostic strategies have been developed for avoiding or necessitating further investigations. The hallmark of these strategies is assessing the pretest clinic ...
The most important conceptual advance regarding pulmonary embolism over the last several decades has been the realization that pulmonary embolism is not a disease; rather, pulmonary embolism is a complication of venous thromboembolism, most commonly deep venous thrombosis (DVT; shown in the image below...
Foreign body embolism results when foreign matter enters the pulmonary system, usually via injection, such as with heroin use. A fat embolism occurs when bone marrow (fat) is introduced systemically, often from orthopedic procedures or long bone fractures. Patients may experience symptoms comparable ...
MSCT-PA using test bolus method reduces the amount of the contrast used, with better opacification of the pulmonary artery and its sub segmental branches in addition to reduced artifact. It is considered to be better than automatic bolus tracking in assessment of pulmonary embolism and we recommend...
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is potentially life threatening and a common cause of morbidity and mortality that can constitute a thoracic emergency. The definitions, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease have evolved considerably over the last several decades warranting a careful review of the current ...
This study aimed to develop a machine learning (ML) model for predicting pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients with gastrointestinal cancers, a group at increased risk for PE. We conducted a retrospective, multicenter study analyzing patients who underwent
A feeling of apprehension is a manifestation of arousal of the sympathetic system. Sweating and syncope are rarely present. Risk factors to elicit on history taking Obtain a detailed history of any previous pulmonary embolism/thromboembolism, oral contraceptive use, recent pregnancy, termination of preg...
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the leading cause of in-hospital death and the third most frequent cause of cardiovascular death. The clinical presentation of PE is variable, and choosing the appropriate treatment for individual patients can be challenging. Traditionally, treatment of PE has involved a ...
Eight patients failed to complete the PRP because of occurrence of AECOPD (n=5), occurrence of an acute dis- ease during the PRP (cardiovascular event, n=1; pulmonary embolism, n=1), or lack of interest (n=1). Response to PR The outcomes of PR in all completed stages in the EX ...