D-Dimer focused testing for PE
D-Dimer focused testing for PE Here is a common scenario: The resident presents a case…
Dr Peter Kas09/03/2026
New AHA PE Guidelines 2026
The new Clinical Practice Guidelines by the AHA on the Evaluation and Management of Acute…
Pulmonary Embolism
CASE A 64 yo patient is referred to the emergency department(ED) with a persistent tachycardia.…
Dr Peter Kas27/10/2023
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of DVT and PE
This is a review of the updated guidelines on Diagnosis and Management of DVT and…
Dr Peter Kas08/11/2024
Thoracic Aortic Dissection: 5 things to make the diagnosis
CASE A 70 year old man, is brought to the Emergency Department by ambulance. He…
Dr Peter Kas27/06/2019
Do you rule out DVT with a D-Dimer?
Deep Venous Thrombosis(DVT) occurs in approximately 1-2 per 1000 of the population. Our great concern…
Dr Peter Kas13/11/2024
