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Pulmonary embolism

2020-08-08 07:24:53
Can echo and ecg detect if a person is having pulmonary embloism or not.thanks... ... ... ... ... ...
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Definitely yes. Early signs on ecg and on any time in echo.

Answered2020-08-08 08:03:48

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Massive embolisms can be suggested on ecg and echo but ultimate confirmation is by CT Pulmonary Angiography

Answered2020-08-11 02:24:56

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Hello. Of course an experienced cardiologist can establish diagnosis of pulmonary embolism on the basis of 2-D colour Doppler Echocardiography.

Answered2020-08-08 07:26:35

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