Pulmonary embolism.
PE, a common and serious pulmonary problem, most often results as a complication of DVT in the lower extremities. There are no specific symptoms or signs that allow a clinical diagnosis of PE. The best approach to the diagnosis is controversial and is at least partially dependent on the diagnostic capabilities and expertise available at a given hospital. Pulmonary arteriography is the definitive diagnostic test and should be considered in patients with results of less-than-high probability V-Q scans, those at high risk of bleeding complications with anticoagulation therapy, and those considered candidates for thrombolytic therapy.
D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D014692:Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio
D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents