PE Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Confirmatory test of PE :
A
Spiral CT
2
Q
[ā¦] used for the diagnosis of PE in pregnant patient. If it was negative confirm with [ā¦]
A
Compressed US
V/Q scan
3
Q
Features of massive PE:
A
- Syncope
- šŗJVP
- Sinus tachy (ECG)
4
Q
Prophylaxis for DVT:
A
LMWH 40 mg
UFH 5k IU BID š„
5
Q
Therapeutic treatment for DVT:
A
LMWH 40 mg BID
UFH 10k IU TID š„
6
Q
PE treatment
A
LMWH > UFH
Unstable / massive : tPA or thrombectomy
Chronic Tx : Rivaroxaban
7
Q
DVT treatment:
A
LMWH or UFH (if renal impair)
+Pain & recent surgery/stroke: IVC
+Ischemia (absent pulse): tPA
