Search results with tag "Acute pulmonary embolism"
Coding Tip Sheet Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary ...
www.premera.com•I82.90 –Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified vein • I26. 99 – Acute pulmonary embolism, NOS Z51.81 Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring • Z79.01 – Long-term (current) use of anticoagulants • Z86.718 – Personal history of other venous thrombosis and embolism The primary reason for a visit is Coumadin management.
Thromboembolic Disease in Pregnancy and the Puerperium ...
www.rcog.org.ukWhat investigations are needed for the diagnosis of an acute pulmonary embolism (PE)? Women presenting with symptoms and signs of an acute PE should have an electrocardiogram (ECG) and a chest X-ray (CXR) performed. [New 2015] In women with suspected PE who also have symptoms and signs of DVT, compression duplex ultrasound should be performed.
Anticoagulation in acute pulmonary embolism
www.uky.eduA trial randomly assigned 720 patients with PE or DVT to receive SC LMWH, or SC UFH titrated to a goal aPTT [29]. The groups had similar rates of recurrent events (3.9
Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis & Treatment Guideline ...
wa.kaiserpermanente.org• Provide an evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism in clinically stable patients. • Identify a population of patients newly diagnosed with PE who can be safely managed as outpatients. • Provide guidance on the preferred anticoagulant for initial and long-term therapy, including the use of direct