The single most important indication for emergency pulmonary embolectomy is:
A. The likelihood of another episode of embolism.
B. The inability to determine whether the problem is acute pulmonary embolism or acute myocardial infarction.
C. The presence of persistent and intractable hypotension.
D. Pulmonary emphysema.
Answer:C
The single most important indication for emergency pulmonary embolectomy is:
A. The likelihood of another episode of embolism. B. The inability to determine whether the problem is acute pulmonary embolism or acute myocardial infarction. C. The presence of persistent and intractable hypotension. D. Pulmonary emphysema.