title: Using the ECG to identify pulmonary embolism.
abstract: Pulmonary embolism is frequently unrecognized in postoperative and medical patients. In this article, the author describes how to recognize this "great imitator" and protect patients from potentially fatal complications.
authors: St. Mary Hospital, Livonia, Mich., USA.
authors: J M
authors: JM
authors: Moccia
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000451:nursing; D012307:Risk Factors