title: Pulmonary emboli with respiratory failure.
abstract: The diagnosis of pulmonary emboli may be difficult or delayed because of the clinical similarity to other acute medical events or from superimposed embolic phenomena in patients with pre-existing pulmonary and cardiovascular disease. The clinical presentation, diagnosis, and medical and surgical intervention in patients with massive emboli are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D003422:Critical Care; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin