Should intensivists routinely perform bedside echos in suspected PE?
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In pulmonary embolism (PE), right ventricular (RV) strain on transthoracic echocardiography increases the likelihood of shock and mortality. One study showed among patients with PE and normal blood pressure, 10% of those with RV strain on echocardiogram developed shock, and 5% died in hospital. Those without RV strain maintained their blood pressure and survived (but important to note, so did 90% of those
Should intensivists routinely perform bedside echos in suspected PE?
Should intensivists routinely perform bedside…
Should intensivists routinely perform bedside echos in suspected PE?
In pulmonary embolism (PE), right ventricular (RV) strain on transthoracic echocardiography increases the likelihood of shock and mortality. One study showed among patients with PE and normal blood pressure, 10% of those with RV strain on echocardiogram developed shock, and 5% died in hospital. Those without RV strain maintained their blood pressure and survived (but important to note, so did 90% of those
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