Medical progress: Acute pulmonary embolism

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作者
Tapson, Victor F. [1 ]
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[1] Duke Univ, Med Ctr, Div Pulm & Crit Care Med, Durham, NC 27710 USA
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10.1056/NEJMra072753
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Acute pulmonary embolism may occur rapidly and unpredictably and may be difficult to diagnose. Treatment can reduce mortality, and appropriate primary prophylaxis is usually effective. This review focuses on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of acute pulmonary embolism of thrombotic origin. Copyright © 2008 Massachusetts Medical Society.
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页码:1037 / 1052
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