Pulmonary embolism. How to 'nail down' the diagnosis
Kutty, K.
Postgraduate Medicine 88(4): 72
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-5481 PMID: 2204905 Document Number: 359657
Pulmonary embolism is a common problem in hospitalized patients. Because its initial symptoms may be nonspecific, pulmonary embolism may be difficult to diagnose. A high index of suspicion, together with careful selection of diagnostic tests, is essential. An algorithm for clinical assessment of suspected pulmonary embolism is presented here.
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