Pulmonary embolism (PE)
- Anticoagulate promptly if PE is confirmed/likely
- Stable PE → DOAC for most patients
- Shock/high-risk PE → reperfusion evaluation
- systemic thrombolysis or catheter therapy
- Risk-stratify RV strain + hemodynamics
- Duration depends on recurrence risk
- Search for provoking factors; avoid overtesting
Use at a glance
- Anticoagulate promptly if PE is confirmed/likely
Practical pearls
- Stable PE → DOAC for most patients
Choosing treatment
- Shock/high-risk PE → reperfusion evaluation
- systemic thrombolysis or catheter therapy
- Risk-stratify RV strain + hemodynamics
Safety / pitfalls
- Duration depends on recurrence risk
- Search for provoking factors; avoid overtesting
Self-check
- What should be risk-stratified in Pulmonary embolism (PE)?
RV strain + hemodynamics.
- What is recommended for Stable PE in Pulmonary embolism (PE)?
DOAC for most patients.
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