March 1, 2019American Journal of Therapeutics
Therapeutic Advances in Emergency Cardiology: Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Key result
A multidisciplinary approach using Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams and advanced therapies can improve outcomes in patients with acute pulmonary embolism.
Why the study?
Acute PE requires rapid diagnosis and early treatment, yet major uncertainties remain regarding hemodynamic support, specific thrombolytic strategies, optimal interventional approaches, and indications for surgical treatment.
Design
Review
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Discussion
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Implication
Multidisciplinary PE teams may improve outcomes; leaves open optimal strategies for hemodynamic support and interventions pending RCTs.
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients with acute pulmonary embolism
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Intervention
Various therapeutic strategies including Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams, hemodynamic support, reperfusion, interventional treatment (EkoSonic catheter), and ambulatory DOACs
A multidisciplinary approach utilizing Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams and tailored therapeutic strategies can improve outcomes in patients with acute pulmonary embolism.
Limitations
- Lack of evidence from large-volume trials on the optimal interventional approach
- Relatively imprecise indications for surgical treatment
- Cost-effectiveness of this advanced therapeutic approach remains to be demonstrated
Cite This Study
Petriş et al. (2019) conducted a review in Acute pulmonary embolism. Multidisciplinary therapeutic approach was evaluated. A multidisciplinary approach using Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams and advanced therapies can improve outcomes in patients with acute pulmonary embolism.