Spontaneous, resolving S1Q3T3 in pulmonary embolism: A case report and literature review on prognostic value of electrocardiography score for pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary embolism (PE) refers to the occlusion of pulmonary vasculature which alters the intrapulmonary blood flow (Kline, 2011). The subsequent impairment of gas exchange can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Roughly 200,000 new cases of venous thromboembolism are diagnosed each year with an approximately six percent 30-day fatality rate from PE (Freedman and Loscalzo, 2012). Prompt diagnosis and effective disposition and treatment are crucial in reducing the critical sequelae. As more advanced and accurate modalities have been developed, electrocardiography (ECG) has been deemed to have less diagnostic value.
Source: International Emergency Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Case Study Source Type: research