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Pulmonary embolism.

T D Valenzuela1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Arizona Health Sciences Center, University of Arizona, Tucson 85724.

Annals of Emergency Medicine
|March 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
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Pulmonary embolism (PE) incidence is unclear, especially in emergency departments. Identifying high-risk groups and using advanced diagnostics like V/Q scans are crucial for managing this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) incidence and mortality rates are not well-defined, particularly in emergency department settings.
  • Certain medical conditions predispose individuals to venous thrombosis, allowing for the identification of high-risk groups for PE.
  • Recurrent venous thrombosis and PE can stem from inherited deficiencies and abnormalities in plasma proteins, as indicated by recent research on coagulation and thrombolysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients suspected of acute pulmonary embolism (PE).
  • To assess the current clinical practices and the utility of ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scans in PE diagnosis.
  • To review the role of anticoagulation and thrombolytic therapies in managing acute PE.

Main Methods:

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  • Clinical assessment combined with radionuclide ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scanning patterns.
  • Identification of high-risk patient groups based on predisposing medical conditions.
  • Review of current treatment protocols including heparin anticoagulation and thrombolytic drugs.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of PE in patients with "low probability" V/Q scans indicates potential imprudence in current physician behavior.
  • Heparin anticoagulation remains the standard treatment for acute PE.
  • Newer clot-specific thrombolytic drugs may offer enhanced benefits with acceptable risks in select patients.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis and risk stratification are essential for effective pulmonary embolism (PE) management.
  • Current diagnostic approaches, including V/Q scans, may require refinement to improve accuracy.
  • While heparin is standard, selective use of thrombolytic agents presents a promising therapeutic avenue for acute PE.