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Treatment Algorithm for First Time Pulmonary Embolism
 • Provoked
 • Unprovoked
 • Active Malignancy

By Carlin Rooke,
Treatment Algorithm ... for First Time Pulmonary ... Embolism • Provoked ... #PE #Pulmonary # ... #hematology #VTE
Imaging options for exclusion of PE in pregnant women
The radiation dose required for either V/Q scanning
for exclusion of PE ... Diagnosis #Obstetrics #OBGyn ... #Radiology #VTE ... #PulmonaryEmbolism ... #PE #Pregnancy
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
for pulmonary embolism ... #Diagnosis #OBGyn ... #Obstetrics #Radiology ... #PulmonaryEmbolism ... #VTE #Pregnancy
YEARS Algorithm for Pulmonary Embolism in Pregnancy

Using this protocol, PE was diagnosed in 4% of patients.
for Pulmonary Embolism ... in Pregnancy ... this protocol, PE ... #Pulmonary #Embolism ... AcutePE #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
stratification algorithm ... vein thrombosis; PE ... = pulmonary embolism ... #Cancer #Algorithm ... Anticoagulation #Management #Hematology
Hampton hump is a radiologic sign which consists of a shallow wedge-shaped opacity in the periphery
Hampton hump is a radiologic ... embolism. ... In this case, pulmonary ... embolism was confirmed ... #PE #PulmonaryEmbolism
EKG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
The sensitivity and specificity for EKG findings in acute PE are low.
EKG
Embolism The sensitivity ... findings in acute PE ... evaluating for other causes ... ST-T Changes • STE ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Syncope - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Neurocardiogenic:
 • Vasovagal
 • Orthostatic Hypotension
 • Autonomic Neuropathy
 • Situational (micturition,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Respiratory: • Pulmonary ... Embolism • Hypoxia ... Tachyarrhythmia: • VT ... #causes
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... cardiomyopathy • Pulmonary ... embolus 3. ... Serial TTE and close ... diagnosis #management #cardiology