Pulmonary Embolism Flashcards
1
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Imaging manifestation of pulmonary infarction
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- Peripheral wedge-shaped consolidations
- +/- Reverse halo sign
2
Q
Top differential diagnosis for pleural effusions (4)
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- Heart failure
- Pneumonia
- Malignancy
- Pulmonary embolism
3
Q
CT findings of right heart strain
A
- Leftward bowing of intraventricular septum
- RV:LV ratio ≥ 1
4
Q
What type of PE is it if there is evidence of right heart strain?
A
Submassive
(considered massive if there is hypotension)
5
Q
Management of non-massive PE
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Anticoagulation only
6
Q
Management of isolated subsegmental PE without concurrent DVT
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Usually just surveillance
7
Q
Management of submassive PE includes anti-coagulation +/- what types of intervention (3)?
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- IV thombolysis
- Mechanical thrombectomy
- Catheter-directed thrombolysis
8
Q
- Name the finding
- Significance
- Diagnosis
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- Fleischner sign
- Widening of the pulmonary arteries (secondary to clot)
- Pulmonary embolism
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