Welcome to Block 3!
today we reviewed diagnosis and treatment of PE.
The wells criteria for PE include:
- Clinical findings suggestive of DVT: 3
- No other more likely alternative diagnosis: 3
- Immobilization (bedridden ³ 3 days) or major surgery within past 4 wks: 1.5
- HR > 100: 1.5
- Previous DVT/PE: 1.5
- Active malignancy: 1
- Hemoptysis: 1
Treatment:
Evidence-based, graded summary of recommendations regarding acute and chronic antithrombotic treatment of DVT and PE. Can be found HERE. The most helpful sections are 4.1, 4.6, and 5.0-5.1.
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