Pulmonary Emboli Flashcards by Mia Shand | Brainscape

Q

What is the characteristic triad of symptoms for PE?

A

dyspnoea
pleuritic chest pain
hypoxaemia

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Prothrombotic states increase the risk of PE. Give examples of risk factors.

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What ECG findings indicate pulmonary embolism?

A

sinus tachycardia
RBBB
R axis deviation
P pulmonale
S1-Q3-T3

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