Pulmonary Embolism Flashcards
1
Q
PE
A
Generally refers to DVT that embolizes to chest
2
Q
DVT
A
Pathology: Virchow's Triad 1. Venous stasis 2. Endothelial Injury 3. Hypercoagulable state
3
Q
S&S
A
Unilateral leg swelling (distal to clot)
TENDERNESS IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH DVT (Hamonds sign)
4
Q
Diagnosis
A
US
5
Q
Tx
A
Anticoagulation
