Interv Akut Kardiol 2011; 10(Suppl. A): 17-19

The crucial role of echocardiography in acute pulmonary embolism

Vladimír Dytrych, Jan Bělohlávek, Aleš Král, Aleš Linhart
II. interní klinika kardiologie a angiologie, Komplexní kardiovaskulární centrum VFN a 1. LF UK, Praha

Echocardiography is among the principal methods in the diagnostic algorithm of acute pulmonary embolism (APE). It is of particular

significance in the risk stratification of the disease as well as in the differential diagnosis of other acute conditions in cardiology. In terms

of risk stratification and overall haemodynamic impact of APE, it can provide much more information than is used in routine clinical

practice. The investigation should be performed in every patient, within the shortest possible time from the suspicion or confirmation

of diagnosis.

Keywords: echocardiography, risk stratification, differential diagnosis

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