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By ULY CLINIC

Chronic Pulmonary Embolism

Introduction

Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism

Chronic pulmonary emboli are mainly a consequence of incomplete resolution of acute pulmonary thromboembolism. Clinically symptoms and signs may be preceded by Acute PE for more than two weeks

Sign and Symptoms

Diagnostic Criteria

Investigation

Treatment

  • Pharmacological

    Long-term oral anticoagulation

    • Warfarin 2–10mg once a day orally

    Maintain INR 2.0–3.0

    Referral: All cases suspected of pulmonary embolus should be referred to a high level of care
  • Non-Pharmacological

Prevention

Updated on,

5 Novemba 2020 12:12:37

References

    1.STG
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