Which of the following is not suggestive of pulmonary embolism: (A) Pleuritic chest pain, (B) Tachypnea, (C) Hemoptysis, (D) Wheeze
Answer is D. Symptoms of Acute pulmonary embolism: Small emboli asymptomatic Large emboli fatal Sudden onset breathlessness (most common) Pleuritic chest pain Hemoptysis Syncope Signs of Acute pulmonary embolism: tachycardia Tachypnea Pleural rub Hypotension &raised Jvp. Source : HARRISON 20 th edition