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Flashcards in PE/DVT Deck (4)
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1
Q

Virchow’s Triad?

A

Things that increase risk for PE/DVT

  1. Stasis
  2. Endothelial damage
  3. Hypercoaguability
2
Q

D-dimer sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV?

A

High sensitivity, relatively low specificity = False positives

Negative result = Rule out (High NPV)
Positive result = CANNOT RULE IN (Low PPV)

3
Q

Who gets tPA for PE?

A

Cardiogenic Shock/hypotensive

4
Q

Normal treatment for PE?

A

Subcutaneous LMWH first for 5ish days followed by Coumadin for 3mo to 1 yr.