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Pulmonary Embolism

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Acute pulmonary embolism is known as the great masquerader. Many of the clinical signs and symptoms are nonspecific and may be suggestive of various diseases. However, appropriate and timely diagnosis and treatment are imperative. The goals are to improve survivalship and prevent the long-term sequelae of thromboembolic disease.

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  1. Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, School of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 42 East Laurel Road, Suite 3100, Stratford, NJ, 08084, USA

    Amita P. Vasoya D.O.

  2. Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, School of Osteopathic Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Stratford, NJ, USA

    Thomas F. Morley D.O.

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Vasoya, A.P., Morley, T.F. (2012). Pulmonary Embolism. In: Mahmoudi, M. (eds) Challenging Cases in Pulmonology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7098-5_12

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