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EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
EKG in Acute Pulmonary ... Embolism The sensitivity ... findings in acute PE ... #EKG #Pulmonary ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Pulmonary Embolism on POCUS Echocardiogram

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism ... with chest pain/dyspnea ... Triage EKG (no prior ... Differential/diagnosis ... A4c #clinical #cardiology
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YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Criteria:
 - Clinical signs of DVT
 - Hemoptysis
 - PE most
YEARS Algorithm ... for Pulmonary Embolism ... (PE) Criteria: ... #Pulmonary #Embolism ... #AcutePE #Obstetrics
YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy

Using this protocol, PE was diagnosed in 4% of patients.
YEARS Algorithm ... for Pulmonary Embolism ... this protocol, PE ... #Pulmonary #Embolism ... #AcutePE #Obstetrics
Prospective Algorithm for workup of Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy

 Righini M et al. Diagnosis of Pulmonary
Prospective Algorithm ... Diagnosis of Pulmonary ... #Embolism #Algorithm ... #PE #Pregnancy ... #Pregnant #Obstetrics
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Chest Pain - Diagnosis ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... embolism • Cardiac ... Initial workup: • EKG ... Well score for PE
Diagnostic algorithm for PE in Pregnancy
YEARS items:
 1. Clinical signs and symptoms of DVT
 2. Hemoptysis
Diagnostic algorithm ... for PE in Pregnancy ... PE most likely diagnosis ... #pulmonary #embolism ... #pregnancy #obstetrics
Pulmonary Embolism on ECG 

Mid 30's female with chest pain/dyspnea.  Triage EKG (no prior).
Pulmonary Embolism ... with chest pain/dyspnea ... Differential/diagnosis ... #Embolism #ECG ... #clinical #cardiology
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Chest Pain Diagnosis ... and Management Algorithm ... Limb ischemia Pulmonary ... Embolism: - Hx ... , PE risk factors
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
A possible diagnostic ... algorithm for pulmonary ... embolism in pregnancy ... #OBGyn #Obstetrics ... #PE