Management of PE Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment of a standard PE?
A
Treatment dose of low-molecular-weight heparin and warfarin (later)
2
Q
When should thrombophilia screening be considered in PE?
A
Should be considered in patients with no known increased risk of venous thromboembolism
3
Q
If examination findings suggest pulmonary hypertension is present, what investigation is now indicated?
A
Transthoracic echocardiograph
4
Q
What might a transthoracic echocardiograph show in a patient with pulmonary hypertension?
A
Right heart dilatation
5
Q
What else might a transthoracic echocardiograph be useful, other than detecting another feature?
A
Non-invasive assessment of pulmonary artery pressure
