CMDT pulmonary vascular disease Flashcards
1
Q
Most common inherited cause of PE in white populations
A
resistance to activated protein C, also known as factor V leiden
2
Q
other risks for hypercoaguability besides factor V leiden
A
- deficiencies of protein C, S or antithrombin
- prothrombin gene mutation
- hyperhomocysteinemia
- presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (lupus anticoagulant and anticardiolipin antibody)
3
Q
What radiology is used as the INITIAL diagnostic study for suspected PE?
A
helical CT pulmonary angiography
V/Q scan is also very helpful
4
Q
What is the reference standard for dianosis of a PE
A
pulmonary angiography
