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.
St Joseph's Hospital, Milwaukee, WI 53210.
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D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012307:Risk Factors