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[Pulmonary embolism in the coronary care unit]
M Morpurgo1, M Marzegalli, F Casazza
1Divisione di Cardiologia, Ente Ospedaliero S Carlo Borromeo, Milano.
Cardiologia (Rome, Italy)
|December 1, 1991
Summary
Massive pulmonary embolism (MPE) in cardiac care units (CCU) presents critical challenges, often leading to cardiocirculatory arrest (CCA). Early diagnosis via echocardiography and bedside angiography, alongside potential fibrinolytic treatment during resuscitation, can improve outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pulmonology
- Critical Care Medicine