Pulmonary embolism is one of the leading causes of death due to cardiovascular disease.
Timely diagnosis is crucial, but challenging, as the clinical presentation of pulmonary …

The early, appropriate management of acute onset dyspnea is important but often
challenging. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the use of Point-of-Care …

Background Pulmonary embolism (PE) and pulmonary hypertension (PH) are potentially
fatal disease states. Early diagnosis and goal-directed management improve outcomes and …

The use of ultrasound has revolutionized the evaluation of pulmonary complaints and
pathology. Historically, most lung ultrasound uses described are limited to B-mode, M-mode …

Purpose Critically ill COVID-19 patients have an increased risk of developing pulmonary
embolism (PE). Diagnosis of PE by point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) might reduce the …

Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) can present with non-specific signs and symptoms and thus
the diagnosis and management might not be as straightforward. This review outlines the …

Background Pulmonary embolism (PE) is one of the most common causes of death from
cardiovascular disease. Although deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the leading cause of PE, its …

Background Prevalence of pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients referred to diagnostic
imaging is decreasing, indicating a need for improving patient selection. The aim of this …

BACKGROUND: Given the long ventilation times of patients with COVID-19 that can cause
atrophy and contractile weakness of respiratory muscle fibers, assessment of changes at the …

Abstract Purpose of the Review To review the initial evaluation of chest pain in the
emergency department (ED), with a focus on coronary artery disease (CAD) and acute …