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Pulmonary embolism

Signs and Symptoms

Dyspnea, pleuritic chest pain, tachycardia, blood-tinged sputum, low-grade fever, pleural effusion

Treatment (Tx)

Oxygen, anticoagulants, surgical embolectomy, supportive care (I.V. fluids, bed rest, analgesics)

Book Source Details

  • Book Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
  • Author(s): Springhouse
  • Year of Publication: 2005
  • Copyright Details: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), Copyright © 2005 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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Copyright Details: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), Copyright © 2008 Williams & Wilkins.

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More About This Book:
Title: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)
Authors: Springhouse
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Copyright: 2005
ISBN: 1-58255-370-X

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