An approach to acute pulmonary embolism in the primary emergency care environment
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common emergency presenting among high risk patients. It is important to have a structured approach to clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of this potentially life-threatening emergency. Clinical and management pathways have improved over the last 10 years as c...
Main Author: | M. Naidoo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2019-04-01
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Series: | South African Family Practice |
Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4985 |
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