In discussing risk and outcomes of the patient in the previous question, the following is/are true:
A. If renal failure occurs, the mortality rate is about 50%
B. If arterial embolism is confirmed, the patient should receive lifelong anticoagulation
C. Postoperative amputation is unlikely if the embolectomy is successful
D. Postoperative death from pulmonary embolism is unlikely
Answer:A
In discussing risk and outcomes of the patient in the previous question, the following is/are true:
A. If renal failure occurs, the mortality rate is about 50% B. If arterial embolism is confirmed, the patient should receive lifelong anticoagulation C. Postoperative amputation is unlikely if the embolectomy is successful D. Postoperative death from pulmonary embolism is unlikely