Acute pulmonary embolism: the clinical conundrum.
- Author:
Zeng-Li WANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Respiratory Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China. wangzengli@tom.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Female;
Humans;
Male;
Pulmonary Embolism;
diagnosis;
epidemiology;
etiology;
surgery;
Risk Factors;
Thromboembolism;
diagnosis;
epidemiology;
etiology;
surgery
- From:
Chinese Medical Journal
2012;125(2):352-366
- CountryChina
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Despite important advances in the diagnosis and treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (APE), assessment of risk and appropriate management of patients remains a difficult task in clinical practice. In addition to hemodynamic instability and critically clinical condition, acute right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) is a major determinant of in-hospital outcomes. The purpose of this review is to discuss the results of these recent developments. Some outcome evaluation, clinical assessment, and therapeutic implications are also included.
