Pulmonary Embolism Triage: When to Do What

Anticoagulation has been the standard therapy for treating pulmonary embolism. However, newly developed pharmacological and interventional treatment options have been shown to provide benefit for certain patient populations, depending on how they present. This column highlights the use of massive pu...

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Main Author: Kathryn M. Donovan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center 2024-05-01
Series:Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal
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Online Access:https://account.journal.houstonmethodist.org/index.php/up-j-mdbcj/article/view/1394
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Summary:Anticoagulation has been the standard therapy for treating pulmonary embolism. However, newly developed pharmacological and interventional treatment options have been shown to provide benefit for certain patient populations, depending on how they present. This column highlights the use of massive pulmonary embolism risk stratification in determining the presence of cor pulmonale and offers several key points to remember when caring for patients with a pulmonary embolism.
ISSN:1947-6108