Signs and symptoms of Pulmonary embolism

Symptoms of PE:
- Dyspnea (73%)
- Pleuritic chest pain (66%)
- Cough (37%)
- Hemoptysis (13%)
Signs of PE:
- Tachypnea (70%)
- Crackles (51%)
- Tachycardia (30%)
- Fourth heart sound (24%)
- Accentuated P2 (23%)
- EKG pattern S1Q3T3 (20%)
- Circulatory collapse (8%)
CT angiography is the diagnostic modality of choice for patients with suspected PE
D-dimer useful only to rule out PE

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Please explain in layman’s terms.