Pulmonary Embolisms Flashcards
1
Q
What is a PE?
A
A dislodged thrombi that lodges itself in the pulmonary vasculature.
2
Q
Where does the thrombus form?
A
In deep veins - usually lower extremities - DVT
3
Q
VSH
What is the virchows triad and aetiology of PE?
A
Virchows triad:
.Vessels wall injury
.Statis
.Hyper coagulability
4
Q
What are the risk factors of PE?
A
Recent surgery
Obstetrics
Lower limb fracture
Malignancy
Immobilisation
Hx DVT
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