PE

Question 1

Confirmatory test of PE :

Answer 1

Spiral CT

Question 2

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Answer 2

Compressed US
V/Q scan

Question 3

Features of massive PE:

Answer 3

1. Syncope
2. 🔺JVP
3. Sinus tachy (ECG)

Question 4

Prophylaxis for DVT:

Answer 4

LMWH 40 mg
UFH 5k IU BID 🥐

Question 5

Therapeutic treatment for DVT:

Answer 5

LMWH 40 mg BID
UFH 10k IU TID 🥐

Question 6

PE treatment

Answer 6

LMWH > UFH
Unstable / massive : tPA or thrombectomy
Chronic Tx : Rivaroxaban

Question 7

DVT treatment:

Answer 7

LMWH or UFH (if renal impair)
+Pain & recent surgery/stroke: IVC
+Ischemia (absent pulse): tPA