ECG and Embolism Insights

This chapter emphasizes the challenges of obtaining ECG readings in emergency situations and highlights the crucial need for post-drug ECG evaluations. It explores the PEDIS trial's findings on the alarming prevalence of pulmonary embolism in patients with severe dyspnea, contrasting North American and European patient demographics. The discussion further critiques the reliability of diagnostic tests like D-dimer over time and underscores the importance of fresh results in accurately diagnosing conditions like pulmonary embolism.