Pulmonary embolism Flashcards
1
Q
Pathophysiology of pulmonary embolism?
A
Clot break off from venous thrombus travels to inferior vena cava = right atrium = right ventricle = pulmonary arteries.
2
Q
What are risk factors of pulmonary embolism?
A
Immobility
recent surgerys
long haul flights
pregnancy
hormone therapy
3
Q
Signs + symptoms of pulmonary embolism?
A
Shortness of breath
Cough with blood
Pleuritic chest pain
Hypoxia
Tachycardia
Raised respiratory rate
4
Q
Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism?
A
CT Pulmonary angiogram will tell 100% diagnosis.
D- dimer test can also be done.
5
Q
Management of pulmonary embolism?
A
Initial managment:
-apixoban or rivaroxaban
Long term anticoagulation:
- Warfrin
- Noac
- lmwh
