| 1.) |
What is your differential diagnosis? |
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| 2.) |
Is there additional history needed in this patient? |
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| 3.) |
What physical findings do you look for in this patient? |
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| 4.) |
What will be your immediate bedside workup in this patient? |
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| 5.) |
If you still suspect pulmonary embolus, what further studies are indicated? |
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| 6.) |
Once the diagnosis is confirmed, what is the treatment of pulmonary embolus? |
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| 7.) |
If he is adequately anticoagulated and has a recurrent embolus, what should be done? |
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| 8.) |
Are there other indications to use an inferior vena caval filter? |
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| 9.) |
What are the main complications of heparin therapy? |
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