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[Therapeutic vignette : treatment of pulmonary embolism].

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Pulmonary embolism is a manifestation of venous thromboembolic disease, characterized by thrombus formation within the pulmonary arteries. Symptoms and clinical signs are numerous and nonspecific. Diagnosis relies on medical imaging (thoracic CT angiography or ventilation/perfusion scintigraphy). This disease requires prompt management to reduce morbidity and mortality. Treatment strategies include anticoagulation, systemic or catheter-guided thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy or surgery. In our institution, we have a multidisciplinary team, called PERT (Pulmonary Embolism Response Team), responsible for guiding the management of pulmonary embolism and for facilitating the access to those emerging endovascular techniques.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Charline Longle, Sébastien Robinet, Bernard Lambermont

Institution: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège

Language: English

Topic: Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Internal Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4402501346

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