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Pulmonary Embolism Flashcards

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What is the mnemonic for risk factors and symptoms of pulmonary embolism?

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Tachycardic
Hormone replacement therapy
Recreational drug user
Old age
Malignancy
Blood in cough
Obesity
Surgery
Immobilisation
Stop baby pill

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What ECG changes can occur in PE?

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Negative t waves in lead 3 and v1
Flipped t waves in precordial leads

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