Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. 1
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) has an incidence of 1 to 2 per 1000 adults per year, is the …

Treatment of patients with intermediate and high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) is a
controversial area. Many therapeutic options exist, and deciding on appropriate treatment …

Treatment of patients with intermediate-and high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) is a
controversial area. Many therapeutic options exist, and deciding on appropriate treatment …

Opinion statement Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a complex and multidimensional
pathophysiology, the diagnosis and management of which spans multiple disciplines. The …

Pulmonary embolism is a common and often life-threatening event. Treatment options
include anticoagulation alone, catheter-directed therapies, and surgical …

Introduction: Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common cardiovascular condition
resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Consensus recommendations suggest risk …

Objective We aimed to evaluate the effects of a multidisciplinary pulmonary embolism (PE)
response team (PERT) on the management and outcomes of patients with acute PE …

1414 Correspondence[150# 6 CHEST DECEMBER 2016] follows: pulmonary/critical care
(84%), interventional cardiology (79%), and emergency medicine (63%)(Fig 1). All programs …

Background Massive and submassive pulmonary embolism (PE) can be life-threatening.
Management options include anticoagulation, systemic fibrinolysis, and interventional …

Background We provide the first multicenter analysis of patients cared for by eight
Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams (PERTs) in the United States (US); describing the …