Pulmonary embolism

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Pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary embolism refers to a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries. The embolism often comes from a dislodged deep venous thrombosis.

Disease information
Insurance payment: 1100
Department: Cardiology

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Main article: Symptom
Symptom Probability
Breathing problems 70
Chest pain 70
Irritable cough 60
Swelling limbs 70
Cyanosis 60
Fever 60
Sweating 70
Anxiety 60
Dizziness 70
Lung embolism 100

Complications[edit | edit source]

Symptom Probability
Hypertension 30
Irregular heartbeat 50

Examinations[edit | edit source]

Main article: Examination
  • Interview
  • Speech listening
  • Chest auscultation
  • Thorax percussion
  • Physical examination
  • Temperature measurement
  • ECG
  • Heart monitoring
  • Angiography
  • Differential diagnosis

If complications occur:

  • Blood pressure measurement

Treatments[edit | edit source]

Main article: Treatment

Additional treatments: