Pulmonary Embolism Three types of pulmonary embolism “Massive” Hypotension or severe bradycardia Treat with tPA or thrombectomy “Submassive” Normotensive but with Right Heart Strain S1Q3T3 on EKG Elevated BNP Elevated troponin Dilation of RV on ultrasound Treat with heparin/lovenox and admit “Low Risk” Treat with anticoagulation Outpatient vs inpatient treatment Testing CTA of the Chest […]
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