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Pulmonary Embolism
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Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
General references
Etiology
Etiology reference
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology references
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Clinical probability
Diagnostic testing
Diagnosis references
General Treatment
Pulmonary embolism response team (PERT)
General treatment references
Anticoagulation
Initial anticoagulation
Maintenance anticoagulation
Duration of anticoagulation
Anticoagulation references
Rapid Reduction of Clot Burden
Systemic thrombolytic therapy
Catheter-directed therapy
Surgical embolectomy
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Rapid reduction in clot burden references
Prognosis
Prognosis references
Prevention
Prevention of acute venous thromboembolism
Medication regimens for pulmonary embolism prevention
Prophylactic devices for pulmonary embolism
Choices for prevention of pulmonary embolism
Prevention references
Key Points
Nonthrombotic Pulmonary Embolism
Air embolism
Fat embolism
Amniotic fluid embolism
Septic embolism
Foreign body embolism
Tumor embolism
Cement embolism