Pulmonary Embolism

Abstract

A VOLUMINOUS literature dealing with pulmonary embolism testifies that neither venous interruption nor the use of anticoagulants has entirely prevented this accident. Allen¹ observed 12 cases of fatal embolism following femoral-vein interruption in 2578 patients. Deaths from pulmonary embolism during the use of anticoagulants have been reported by Jorpes² and by Wise et al.³ Physicians, therefore, must still thoughtfully consider the management not only of established thromboembolism but also of postoperative, post-traumatic and decompensated cardiac conditions in which it is commonly encountered.Most published reports have come from clinics where either venous interruption or anticoagulant therapy has been used as . . .