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  2. Pulmonary embolism - Wikipedia

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    Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blockage of an artery in the lungs by a substance that has moved from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream . [6] Symptoms of a PE may include shortness of breath , chest pain particularly upon breathing in, and coughing up blood . [ 1 ]

  3. CT pulmonary angiogram - Wikipedia

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    It is regarded as a highly sensitive and specific test for pulmonary embolism. [1] CTPA is typically only requested if pulmonary embolism is suspected clinically. If the probability of PE is considered low, a blood test called D-dimer may be requested. If this is negative and risk of a PE is considered negligible, then CTPA or other scans are ...

  4. Ventilation/perfusion scan - Wikipedia

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    A defect in the perfusion images requires a mismatched ventilation defect to indicate pulmonary embolism. [ 8 ] In the ventilation phase of the test, a gaseous radionuclides such as xenon-133 , krypton-81m , or technetium-99m DTPA in an aerosol form is inhaled by the patient through a mouthpiece or mask that covers the nose and mouth. [ 10 ]

  5. Wells score (pulmonary embolism) - Wikipedia

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    Wells score for PE [3] Variable Points Clinical signs and symptoms of DVT 3 An alternate diagnosis is less likely than PE 3 Heart rate >100 1.5 Immobilization or surgery in the previous 4 weeks 1.5 Previous DVT / PE 1.5 Hemoptysis 1 Malignancy (treatment currently, in the previous 6 months, or palliative) 1

  6. Respiratory examination - Wikipedia

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    Decreased chestchest movement on the affected side; An increased jugular venous pressure, indicating possible right heart failure [5] The anterior and posterior chest wall are also inspected for any abnormalities, which may include: Kyphosis, abnormal anterior-posterior curvature of the spine [6] Scoliosis, abnormal lateral curvature of the ...

  7. Geneva score - Wikipedia

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    The Geneva score is a clinical prediction rule used in determining the pre-test probability of pulmonary embolism (PE) based on a patient's risk factors and clinical findings. [1] It has been shown to be as accurate as the Wells Score , and is less reliant on the experience of the doctor applying the rule. [ 2 ]

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    Mike Tyson is feeling down after losing his fight to Jake Paul.. The boxing legend, 58, opened up about his loss to Paul, 27, during a Dec. 9 interview with Covino & Rich on Fox Sports, revealing ...

  9. Chang sign - Wikipedia

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    It refers to the dilatation and abrupt change in calibre of a previously normal descending pulmonary artery on a chest X-ray film. [1] Chang sign usually appears within 24 hours of the onset of chest pain due to pulmonary embolism, [ 2 ] and the maximal dilatation of the descending pulmonary artery often occurs in two to three days after the ...