Expanding screening programs for pulmonary embolism, which utilize various diagnostic tests such as blood tests (including the D-dimer test), computed tomography (CT) angiogram, electrocardiogram (ECG ...

Dysrhythmias and EKG changes may also be found with right ventricular strain and hypoxia from pulmonary embolism, which is associated with worse outcomes. Patients may have a resting sinus ...

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is most often a complication of venous thrombosis, usually of the lower extremities and the pelvis. Massive PE is life threatening if left untreated, with rapid progression and ...

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when blood clots block arteries in the lungs. It demands close inspection and immediate medical attention, as the ...

A healthy, active woman in her 70s reported intermittent exertional dyspnoea for 2 months, notable during frequent open-water swimming. Symptoms were similar to an episode of travel-provoked pulmonary ...

Pulmonary Computed Tomography Angiogram (PCTA) Pulmonary computed tomography angiogram (PCTA) is considered the first-choice diagnostic imaging technique when a pulmonary embolism is suspected. PCTA ...

What you need to know Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) is frequently missed. An estimated 12-36% of patients with PE are misdiagnosed during initial evaluation in emergency departments or primary ...

About 10% to 25% of people with pulmonary embolism have a normal ECG. However, an ECG may still be used to assess for PE because it can confirm if certain PE warning signs are present, such as sinus ...

While the ECG is not sensitive nor specific for pulmonary embolism (PE)/acute RV failure, when coupled with the history and other signs and symptoms, it can help the clinician differentiate RV ...

Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) typically presents with chest pain, tachypnea, hemoptysis, syncope, and increased markers of myocardial injury. On an electrocardiogram (ECG), sinus tachycardia, ...