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
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Symptoms[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Symptom
Symptom | Probability |
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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 |
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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: