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Diagnosing pulmonary embolism in a rural setting
Diagnostic de l'embolie pulmonaire en milieu rural
Spring 2005
Volume 10 - Issue 2
John Baunwont
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 27–33
Content Summary
This article discusses the challenges of diagnosing pulmonary embolism in rural settings, where resources may be limited. It emphasizes the importance of clinical judgment and the use of available tests like D-dimer to make timely decisions about anticoagulation.
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Rural medicinePrimary carePublic healthChronic disease