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Physical exam for pulmonary embolism

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By Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS

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Signs during the physical exam that might lead your doctor to suspect pulmonary embolism include:

  • A rapid heart rate.
  • Bulging neck veins.
  • A distinctive heart murmur.
  • Fever.
  • A rubbing sound in the chest when breathing.
  • Rapid breathing.

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Author Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Jeffrey S. Ginsberg, MD - Hematology
Last Updated January 29, 2009
Author:Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS
Medical Review:Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal MedicineJeffrey S. Ginsberg, MD - Hematology
Last Updated: 01/29/2009
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