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Definition Revised (2007):
- Placement of mechanical interruption (e.g. Greenfield Filter), for
patients in whom anticoagulation is contraindicated or already
instituted.
Lodging of a blood clot in a pulmonary artery with subsequent
obstruction of blood supply to the lung parenchyma. The blood clots
usually originate from the deep leg veins or the pelvic venous system.
Enter "YES" if the patient has a V-Q scan interpreted as high
probability of pulmonary embolism or a positive pulmonary arteriogram
or positive CT angiogram or positive Spiral CT exam. Treatment usually
consists of:
- Initiation of anticoagulation therapy
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