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1
Q

One or more of the following are indicative:

A

dyspnea, chest pain, hemoptysis, syncope

2
Q

Smoking + ocp =

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Dangerous risk factor

3
Q

What it the initial diagnostic study?

A

CT pulmonary angiography

4
Q

Are thrombolytics indicated in treatment of PE?

A

No! Increased risk of intracranial bleeding

5
Q

If patient has a positive D-dimer and no risk factors for PE - what’s the next step?

A

Send em home