PBL Sessions: Vascular Diseases 2


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History of Present Illness:

The patient experiences another episode of dyspnea with chest pain the following year. On physical examination he has right leg swelling and tenderness.

What

Figure 8: Microscopic appearance of pulmonary artery branch.

Figure 9: Representative gross appearance of lung.

Tasks

  • Explain the pathophysiology of this patient's underlying diseases.

  • What can you tell the patient regarding possible outcomes?

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