Respi Flashcards
1
Q
Most common source of embolism
A
Deep isolated calf vein
2
Q
Most common preventable cause of death among hospitalized patients
A
Pulmonary embolism
3
Q
Most common presentation of pulmonary embolism
A
Asymptomatic
4
Q
Most common symptom of pulmonary embolism
A
Dyspnea
5
Q
Most common sign of pulmonary embolism
A
Tachypnea
6
Q
Most common inherited thrombophilic condition
A
Factor V Leiden mutation
7
Q
Most common ECG finding in pulmonary embolism
A
T-wave inversion
Pathognomonic: S1Q3T3
