A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Nicolle Lopes Guenther,, Nágela Simão Vinhosa Nunes,, Valdênia Pereira de Souza,, Ronaldo Vegni e Souza
Nicolle Lopes Guenther,, Nágela Simão Vinhosa Nunes,, Valdênia Pereira de Souza,, Ronaldo Vegni e Souza
DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20170054
Introduction PE is a condition that is often difficult to recognize due to its varied clinical presentation, ranging from unclear symptoms to severe conditions that quickly leading the patient to shock and death. It is the third most common cardiovascular disease worldwide, of high mortality and morbidity, with an estimated incidence of 100-200 per 100,000 inhabitants, according to the Guidelines of the European Society of Cardiology. There is a variety of related risk factors, including major orthopedic surgeries, traumas, prolonged […]
Keywords: Pulmonary Embolism; Thromboembolism; Ventricular Dysfunction,Right; Hypertension, Pulmonary; Indicators of Morbidity and Mortality