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what are 3 most important predisposing factors to PTE?
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HF
Cancers immobilization for hours |
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Secondary hypercoag states:
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obesity
recent surgery- pro coag cytokines OCP with smoking Preggers Central venous lines in RA |
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what is electromechanical dissociation?
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pulseless electrical activity
Normal EKG but no contraction present in sudden death from PTE |
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prophylaxis and treatment for PTE?
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walking
stocking filter in IVC |
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What causes fat embolism? symptoms?
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Fracture of long bones
neurologic symptoms anemia thrombocytopenia petechiae |
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aortic dissection aka dissecting hematoma
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intimal tear--> forms intramural hematoma; can rupture outward, massive hemorage
males 40-60 hist of HTN Marfan's |
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syptoms of aortic dissection
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excruciating chest pain; propogating back and downward, easily confused with MI
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Type A aortic dissection
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proximal lesions most common and life threatening
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Type B aortic Dissection
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Distal lesions, distal to left subclavian artery
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AAA (aneurysm)
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increase diameter by 50%
atherosclerosis most located btwn renal arteries and bifurcation surgical intervention necessary |
