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- Title
Management of acute pulmonary embolism.
- Authors
Quadery, Rehan; Elliot, Charlie A.; Hurdman, Judith; Kiely, David G.; Maclean, Rhona M.; Sabroe, Ian; van Veen, Joost J.; Condliffe, Robin
- Abstract
The article examines developments in the management of acute pulmonary embolism with increased importance given to risk stratification and outpatient management. It references the European Society of Cardiology 2014 guidelines for risk stratification. It presents challenging clinical scenarios including anticoagulation in acute pulmonary embolism with acute cerebral infarcts. It talks about practicalities of thrombolysis, the role of inferior vena caval filter, and screening for malignancy.
- Subjects
TUMOR risk factors; HEMORRHAGE risk factors; ANTICOAGULANTS; FILTERS &; filtration; MEDICAL protocols; RISK assessment; PULMONARY embolism; THROMBOLYTIC therapy; PULMONARY embolism prevention; SEVERITY of illness index; EQUIPMENT &; supplies; DIAGNOSIS; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
British Journal of Hospital Medicine (17508460), 2015, Vol 76, Issue 10, pC150
- ISSN
1750-8460
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/hmed.2015.76.10.C150