Initial treatment of pulmonary embolism
Proudfoot, A.; Yarranton, H.; Gibbs, S.; Bell, D.
Acute Medicine 6(3): 95-102
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 1747-4884 PMID: 21611582 Document Number: 13159
Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common presentation on the acute medical take. In our previous article in Vol 6 issue 1 we discussed the diagnostic approach to this condition. This article concentrates on the treatment of PE, including guidance for treatment of PE in pregnancy and cancer. This article also discusses the role of alternative anticoagulants, thrombolysis, surgery and inferior vena caval filters.
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