Venous thromboembolism physical examination

Editors-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. Associate Editor-In-Chief: Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [mailto:urastogi@perfuse.org]

Appearance of the Patient

 * Tachypnea is the most common sign of PE.
 * Other sign that may be present are
 * Tachycardia
 * Loud S2
 * Cyanosis
 * Signs of DVT.

Related Chapters

 * Pulmonary embolism
 * Deep vein thrombosis
 * Thrombosis