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Acute pulmonary embolism is a challenging and potentially fatal disease with a lack of specific symptoms, requiring prompt assessment and knowledge to identify and manage safely.
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Mnemonic may aid NP assessment of acute PE; leaves open need for validation before adoption.
Acute pulmonary embolism is a challenging and potentially fatal disease that requires prompt assessment and precise management. Due to the lack of specific symptoms, NPs need to know how to identify a pulmonary embolism to manage it safely. This article discusses risk factors, initial approach, and diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism using pretest probability and risk stratification tools. A mnemonic is proposed to guide medical management.
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