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Hemoptysis: Diagnosis and management

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Hemoptysis is a frightening and potentially life-threatening symptom. However, most cases can be approached effectively with conservative management. Bronchial artery embolization should be attempted when bleeding is refractory to medical therapy, and surgery may be needed in severe hemorrhage.

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  1. Intensive Care Unit Attending Physician, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Bronx VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY

    Roberta Lenner MD (Director, Emergency Department Associate Director of the Medical and Surgical, Assistant Professor in Medicine)

  2. Attending Physician, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Mount Sinai-New York University Health, 515 E. 72nd Street, Apt. 10L, 10021, New York, NY

    Roberta Lenner MD (Director, Emergency Department Associate Director of the Medical and Surgical, Assistant Professor in Medicine)

  3. The New York University-Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 515 E. 72nd Street. Apt. 10L, 10021, New York, NY

    Roberta Lenner MD (Director, Emergency Department Associate Director of the Medical and Surgical, Assistant Professor in Medicine)

  4. Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Unit Attending Physician, Pulmonary and Critical Care, The Bronx VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY

    Gregory J. Schilero MD (Director, Assistant Professor of Medicine)

  5. Attending Physician, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Mount Sinai-New York University Health, New York, NY

    Gregory J. Schilero MD (Director, Assistant Professor of Medicine)

  6. The New York University-Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY

    Gregory J. Schilero MD (Director, Assistant Professor of Medicine)

  7. Department of Pulmonary Medicine, The Bronx VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY

    Marvin Lesser MD (Director, Associate Professor of Medicine)

  8. The New York University-Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY

    Marvin Lesser MD (Director, Associate Professor of Medicine)

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Lenner, R., Schilero, G.J. & Lesser, M. Hemoptysis: Diagnosis and management. Compr Ther 28, 7–14 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12019-002-0037-5

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