Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism: A Review of Evidence-Based Approaches
Venous thromboembolism, commonly presented as pulmonary embolism and deep-vein thrombosis, is a paramount and potentially fatal condition with variable clinical presentation. Diagnosis is key to providing appropriate treatment in a safe and timely fashion. Clinical judgment and assessment using clin...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of clinical medicine 2024-06, Vol.13 (13), p.3722 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Venous thromboembolism, commonly presented as pulmonary embolism and deep-vein thrombosis, is a paramount and potentially fatal condition with variable clinical presentation. Diagnosis is key to providing appropriate treatment in a safe and timely fashion. Clinical judgment and assessment using clinical scoring systems should guide diagnostic testing, including laboratory and imaging modalities, for optimal results and to avoid unnecessary testing. |
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ISSN: | 2077-0383 2077-0383 |
DOI: | 10.3390/jcm13133722 |