Acute Pulmonary Embolism (original) (raw)

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Published July 15, 2010

N Engl J Med 2010;363:266-274

DOI: 10.1056/NEJMra0907731

Abstract

Pulmonary embolism should be suspected in all patients who present with new or worsening dyspnea, chest pain, or sustained hypotension without a clear alternative cause. This review focuses on the optimal diagnostic strategy and management, according to the clinical presentation.

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This article (10.1056/NEJMra0907731) was published on June 30, 2010, at NEJM.org.

Dr. Agnelli reports receiving consulting fees from Sanofi-Aventis, Bayer, and Astellas. No other potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported.

We are indebted to Eva Tikotin for her assistance in the preparation of the manuscript.

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