4.2.5 Pulmonary embolism Flashcards
Appraise your medical history in a patient presenting with respiratory complaints once pulmonary hypertension has been found on clinical examination. Outline aspects (positive and negative findings) on clinical examination to narrow down the possible causes of pulmonary hypertension. Prioritize and interpret special investigations guided by the differential diagnosis. Narrow down the differential diagnosis through clinical reasoning to reach the most appropriate diagnosis.
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Stasis: someone in a plane
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2
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what is the value of a D-Dimer in pulmonary emboli?
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it’s valuable because it is negative
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