Pulmonary embolism. How to 'nail down' the diagnosis.
Pulmonary embolism is a common problem in hospitalized patients. Because its initial symptoms may be nonspecific, pulmonary embolism may be difficult to diagnose. A high index of suspicion, together with careful selection of diagnostic tests, is essential. An algorithm for clinical assessment of suspected pulmonary embolism is presented here.
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St Joseph's Hospital, Milwaukee, WI 53210.
D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012307:Risk Factors