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View Full Paper2014 ESC Guidelines on the diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism
Key Points
- The aim is to update the management and diagnostic criteria for acute pulmonary embolism based on current scientific evidence.
- Developed by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
- Incorporated extensive expert opinion and existing scientific literature
- Guidelines adapted for clinical practice based on the latest evidence
- Improved understanding of diagnostic pathways for acute pulmonary embolism
- Emphasized evidence-based treatment strategies for management
- Reinforced importance of timely diagnosis to improve patient outcomes
Abstract
The ESC Guidelines represent the views of the ESC and were produced after careful consideration of the scientific and medical knowledge and the evidence available at the time of their publication.