A 47-year-old man was admitted to HDU after suffering a severe pulmonary embolism confirmed on CTPA. | Medibuddy
23rd February 2024

A 47-year-old man was admitted to HDU after suffering a severe pulmonary embolism confirmed on CTPA.

A 47-year-old man was admitted to HDU after suffering a severe pulmonary embolism confirmed on CTPA. He has a past medical history of colorectal cancer, diabetes and sciatica. On examination, he is apyrexial, HR 111, RR 25, SpO2 96% on NC, BP 100/85. He is currently being treated with intravenous unfractionated heparin.

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