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Original Articles/Volume 1, Issue 2, Pages 33 - 76 (2002)

Pulmonary thromboembolism

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Abstract Pulmonary embolism is common, treatable and often overlooked. Genetic factors such as factor V Leiden and acquired factors such as immobility, pregnancy, surgery and malignancy increase the risk. The clinical features are nonspecific, but dyspnoea and tachypnoea are almost universal. Traditional tests such as electrocardiography, blood gases and chest…

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Authors: C Borland
Reference: Volume 1 Issue 2 Pages 54 - 59 (2002)
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