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Émbolo pulmonar
Nombres alternativos:
Tromboembolia venosa; Coágulo sanguÃneo en los pulmones; Coágulo sanguÃneo pulmonar; Émbolo; Émbolo tumoral
Prevención:
La prevención de la trombosis venosa profunda (TVP) entre los pacientes que están en riesgo es muy importante. El hecho de caminar y permanecer activo tan pronto como sea posible, después de una cirugÃa o durante una afección prolongada, puede reducir el riesgo de sufrir embolia pulmonar. La terapia con heparina (bajas dosis de heparina inyectadas debajo de la piel) se puede emplear en aquellas personas que han tenido un reposo prolongado en cama. Otras medidas de prevención incluyen el uso de medias de compresión (medias elásticas que se ajustan alrededor de las piernas y ayudan a la circulación de la sangre).
Referencias:
Perrier A, Roy PM, Aujesky D, et al. Diagnosing pulmonary embolism in outpatients with clinical assessment, D-Dimer measurement, venous ultrasound, and helical computed tomography: a multicenter management study. Am J Med . March 2004;116:291-299.
Ramzi DW, Leeper KV. DVT and Pulmonary Embolism: Part II. Treatment and Prevention. Am Fam Physician . June 15 2004;69:2841-2848.
Merli G. Diagnostic assessment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Am J Med . August 2005;118:3S-12S.
- Fecha de revisión: 3/1/2007
- Versión en inglés revisada por: David A. Kaufman, M.D., Assistant Professor, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
- Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc.
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