Pulmonary embolism and diagnostic algorithms
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In this review we will analyze some aspects about the diagnostic pathways related to different pulmonary embolism clinical pictures including different well-known risk scores, quoting recent studies and considering the diagnostic tools available for healthcare professionals.
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