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1. Except after surgery, what are the conditions that PE may occur?
2. What is the first treatment?
3. What to do if there is contraindications to first treatment?
4. Is thrombolysis used often for it?

Thanks.

  #2

1. virchow's triad (all factors that can contribute)
2. depends on the size and clinical presentation. if small and patient in good condition, enhance prevetion with hep.
if massive or with hemodynamic compromise, give tPA
3, enhance physical barrier (ivc filter)
4. yes, if massive or with hemodynamic compromise

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