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Template:PE types
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PE Types
Massive
- Sustained hypotension (sys BP <90 for at least 15min or requiring inotropic support)
- Pulselessness
- Persistent profound bradycardia (HR <40 with signs of shock)
Submassive
- Sys BP >90 but with either RV dysfunction or myocardial necrosis
- RV dysfunction
- RV dilation or dysfunction on TTE
- RV dilation on CT
- Elevation of BNP (>90)
- ECG: new complete or incomplete RBBB, anteroseptal ST elevation/depression or TWI[1]
- Myocardial necrosis: Troponin I >0.4
Non-Massive
- No hemodynamic compromise and no RV strain
Sub-Segmental
- Limited to the subsegmental pulmonary arteries
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