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Hemoptysis (13%)
Hemoptysis (13%)


==Signs==
===Signs===
*[[Tachypnea]] (54%)
*[[Tachypnea]] (54%)
*Calf or thigh swelling, erythema, edema, tenderness, palpable cord (47%)
*Calf or thigh swelling, erythema, edema, tenderness, palpable cord (47%)

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Symptoms

According to the PIOPED II study, these are the most common presenting signs[1] Dyspnea at rest or with exertion (73%) Pleuritic chest pain (44%) Cough (37%) Orthopnea (28%) Calf or thigh pain and/or swelling (44%) Wheezing (21%) Hemoptysis (13%)

Signs

  • Tachypnea (54%)
  • Calf or thigh swelling, erythema, edema, tenderness, palpable cord (47%)
  • Tachycardia (24%)
  • Rales (18%)
  • Decreased breath sounds (17%)
  • Accentuated pulmonic component of the second heart sound (15%)
  • JVD (14%)
  • Fever (3%)
  1. Stein PD et al. Clinical characteristics of patients with acute pulmonary embolism: data from PIOPED II. Am J Med. 2007;120(10):871.