Acute Pulmonary Embolism
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- 15 July 2010
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 363 (3) , 266-274
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmra0907731
Abstract
Pulmonary embolism should be suspected in all patients who present with new or worsening dyspnea, chest pain, or sustained hypotension without a clear alternative cause. This review focuses on the optimal diagnostic strategy and management, according to the clinical presentation.Keywords
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