Venous Thromboembolism Flashcards
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Most frequent symptom of PE
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Dyspnea
2
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Most frequent sign of PE
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Tachypnea
3
Q
Causes elevated D-diner levels
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MI Pneumonia Sepsis Cancer Postop states 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy
4
Q
Westermark sign
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Focal oligemia
5
Q
Hamptons hump
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Peripheral wedge-shaped density above the diaphragm
6
Q
Palla’s sign
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Enlarged right descending artery
7
Q
Hypokinesis of the RV free wall with normal motion of the RV apex on echo
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McConnell’s sign