pulmonary embolism/DVT/TED Flashcards
1
Q
aetiology
A
pelvic clot
cardinal thrombi
septic emboli
air amniotic fluid
2
Q
causes
A
surgery burns trauma cancer stroke HF smoking obestity lipids
3
Q
symptoms
A
chest pain dyspnoea haemoptysis dizziness syncope
4
Q
signs
A
pyrexia cyanosis tachypnoea tachycardia raised JVP
5
Q
tests
A
d-dimer ABG ECG troponin CXR
6
Q
treatment
A
heparin+warfarin
O2
morphine
