Impact of a pulmonary embolism response team on the management of acute pulmonary embolism: a retrospective observational study

Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a heterogeneous condition in which outcomes are largely determined by early risk stratification and timely initiation of appropriate therapy [1]. While anticoagulation remains the cornerstone of treatment, patients with intermediate-high- and high-risk PE may require advanced reperfusion strategies, including systemic thrombolysis and catheter-directed interventions [2–6]. The PE response team (PERT) model enables rapid multidisciplinary evaluation and risk-adapted treatment decisions, and prior studies have linked it to increased use of advanced therapies and improved care coordination [7–10].