Pulmonary Embolism Flashcards
Echo features of PE
Diagnosis of PE - recommendations
Biomarkers in PE
Troponin
Heart type fatty acid binding protein (H-FABP)
BNP
Lactate
PESI class
PE mortality risk
Diagnostic algorithm for PE
High Risk PE - treatment recommendations
Intermediate and low risk PE - treatment recommendations
Consider IVC filters if absolute contraindication to anticoagulation or recurrence of PE on therapuetic anticoagulation. Do not use routinely
Hestia Criteria which Exclude Outpatient PE Management
Acute PE treatment algorithm
PE treatment duration - patients without cancer
PE treatment duration - patients with cancer
PE in pregnancy
PE in pregnancy
CTEPH risk factors
Follow up of PE
DVT algorithm
Well’s Score DVT