Pulmonary Embolism
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Pulmonary Embolism Risk Factors
Risk factors for pulmonary embolism include:
Chronic immobilization:
Bedridden
Bed rest after surgery or injury
Confined to a wheel chair
Long airplane flight
Cancer
COPD
Deep venous thrombosis
in the past
Elderly
Kidney dialysis
Congestive heart failure
Obesity
Oral contraceptives
Hormone replacement therapy
Pulmonary embolism in the past
Stroke
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Pulmonary Embolism Symptoms
Related Topics:
Chest pain
Coughing blood
Deep venous thrombosis
Difficulty breathing
Pleurisy
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Chest pain
Cough
Coughing blood
Difficulty breathing
Palpitations
Wheezing
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Last Updated: Jul 15, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Pulmonary Embolism References:
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Kruip MJ, Leclercq MG, van der Heul C, Prins MH, Buller HR. Diagnostic strategies for excluding pulmonary embolism in clinical outcome studies. A systematic review. Ann Intern Med. 2003 Jun 17;138(12):941-51.
Roberts KE, Hamele-Bena D, Saqi A, Stein CA, Cole RP. Pulmonary tumor embolism: a review of the literature. Am J Med. 2003 Aug 15;115(3):228-32.
Roy PM, Colombet I, Durieux P, Chatellier G, Sors H, Meyer G. Systematic review and meta-analysis of strategies for the diagnosis of suspected pulmonary embolism. BMJ. 2005 Jul 30;331(7511):259.
