Venous Thromboembolism
Pulmonary embolism (PE): Can cause catastrophic right ventricular (RV) dysrhythmias, RV failure, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest. PE Continue Reading Oxygen saturation and pO2 lower than otherwise expected for the patient Pleuritic-type chest pain, somewhat vague in precise location but worse with deep inspiration or cough Dyspnea at rest or with previously easy exertion Tachycardia Weakness,…
