Pulmonary thromboembolic Disease Flashcards
what is pulmonary oedema
fluid accumulation in the tissue and airspaces of the lungs
what does pulmonary oedema lead to with regards to gas exchange
impaired gas exchange
is pulmonary oedema restrictive or obstructive
restrictive
pulmonary oedema is a cardinal feature of what condition
congestive (L)HF
what are the causes of pulmonary oedema (4)
LV HF (cardiogenic)
injury (non-cardiogenic)
aspiration
severe infection/inflammation
what type of pulmonary oedema is caused by pneumonia
localised
what type of pulmonary oedema is caused by ARDS
generalised
how is pulmonary oedema diagnosed
CXR = presence of fluid
treatment of pulmonary oedema (2)
improve resp function (O2)
treat underlying cause
what is PE
blockage of a pulmonary artery by a blood clot (most common), fat, tumour, or air
what causes PE
DVT of lower limbs
presentation of LARGE PE (4)
cardiovascular shock
low BP
central cyanosis
sudden death/collapse
presentation of SMALL, RECURRENT PE (3)
progressive SOB
pulmonary hypertension
RH failure
what type of pain is associated with PE
pleuritic
what general symptoms are associated with PE (2)
haemoptysis
SOB
risk factors for PE
VIRCHOW’S TRIAD
risk factors for DVT
VIRCHOW’S TRIAD
what is VIRCHOW’S TRIAD
- stasis of blood flow
- endothelia injury
- hyper coagulability
first line investigation for PE
CTPA
first line investigation for PE + renal impairment
V/Q scan
what should D dimers be if PE is present
high