Pulmonary thromboembolic disease.

摘要: This monograph includes a state-of-the-art discussion of pulmonary embolism including its pathogenesis predisposing factors clinical presentation diagnosis and medical surgical treatment. remains one the most common yet difficult problems in practice. The disease affects 650000 patients each year US with over 200000 fatalities. 40-60% who die because emboli arrive at autopsy without correct major source is deep venous system legs pelvis. Its frequency greatest ages 50-65 years no significant difference between men women. An association has been identified oral contraceptives. Figures schematize an appropriate diagnostic plan approach to patient suspected as well combined both Elements latter include history taking physical examination for suspicion arterial blood gas chest x-ray electrocardiogram ventilation-perfusion lung scan angiography Doppler ultrasound thrombolytic therapy followed by heparin. A total 572 references are cited.