Predictors and potential advantages of PERT and advanced therapy use in acute pulmonary embolism.

Melanie ParikhNicole M ChahineTarek A HammadLeben TeferaJun LiTeresa CarmanRobert SchilzMehdi H Shishehbor

Published in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2021)

PERT has important therapeutic impact, yet no guidelines to direct activation. We recommend a multidisciplinary approach for higher acuity pulmonary embolism cases and physician education regarding PERT and the scope of advanced therapy use.

Keyphrases

pulmonary embolism
inferior vena cava
emergency department
primary care
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respiratory failure
intensive care unit
risk assessment
bone marrow
climate change
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