March 26, 2024JAP Academy JournalOpen Access

Evidence-Based Management of Massive and Submassive Pulmonary Embolism

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Review explores evidence-based management strategies for acute pulmonary embolism, highlighting risks and treatments.

Acute pulmonary embolism management aims to prevent life-threatening complications and improve outcomes.
Intermediate and high-risk PE present unique challenges, particularly concerning right ventricular dysfunction and hemodynamic instability.
Evidence-based strategies include anticoagulation, systemic thrombolysis, catheter-directed therapies, and surgical interventions for high-risk cases, each with associated risks and benefits. Supportive care strategies are crucial in mitigating deterioration, especially in high-risk patients.

Al-Juboori et al. (2024) studied this question.

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