Atypical presentation of pulmonary embolism.
Today we have discussed an interesting patient with an atypical presentation of pulmonary embolism. We have outlined a suggested algorithm to aid in the diagnosis and management of this disease. References 8 through 24 in the reference section are suggested readings that offer further insight into the diagnosis and management of this entity.
Fisher
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Albany Medical Center Hospital, New York 12208.
Reilly
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Salluzzo
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Phelps
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Rosen
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Freed
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Cooper
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Weiss
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D000368:Aged; D000465:Algorithms; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D012119:Respiration