American College of Cardiology

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The following are key points to remember from a review comparing international clinical practice guideline recommendations for acute pulmonary embolism (PE):

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Background Pulmonary embolism is a condition of right cardiac dysfunction due to pulmonary circulation obstruction. Malignant tumor-induced pulmonary embolism, which has a poor therapeutic outcome and a significant impact on hemodynamics, is the cause of sudden death in patients with malignant tumors.

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American College of Cardiology

JANUARY 2, 2024

What are the contemporary management strategies and associated outcomes in patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE)?

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NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Among patients with low-risk pulmonary embolism, 18 months of anticoagulation significantly reduced its recurrence, compared with 6 months of treatment.

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

JANUARY 24, 2024

BACKGROUND:Prior clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of ultrasound-facilitated catheter-directed thrombolysis (USCDT) for the treatment of acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) using reduced thrombolytic doses and shorter infusion durations.

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ECG Guru

JULY 14, 2023

These are typical ECG changes that may indicate a pulmonary embolism. The patient has an acute pulmonary embolism. Sinus tachycardia may be present in acute pulmonary embolism. Wee see a SR with LAFB and conspicuous T-wave inversions in the inferior leads and in V1-V6.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JUNE 26, 2024

Although rare, paradoxical embolism sometimes occurs with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). This study presents a case of PDA-associated paradoxical embolism with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and pulmonary emboli.

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ECG Cases

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Jesse McLaren runs through 10 cases and explains how the ECG can be integral in the diagnosis and management of pulmonary embolism, even though it is not incorporated into any of the commonly used decision tools for diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 17, 2024

He was started on a heparin drip and CTA of the chest was ordered to rule out pulmonary embolism. This is a case like many others posted (see list below) and the EKG from the patient’s original presentation can be quickly recognized as diagnostic for pulmonary embolism. In fact, Kosuge et al. Accessed May 28, 2024.

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ECG Cases

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

This Best Case Ever elucidates the practical challenges of working up pregnant patients in the ED with a suspicion of pulmonary embolism. Since this recording, the first ever multi-center prospective outcome study looking at the pulmonary embolism workup in pregnancy was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

APRIL 7, 2024

Pulmonary embolism is the most common cardiovascular disease after myocardial infarction and stroke. Konstantinides (Eur Heart J 41(4):543–603, 2020) Current guidelines categorize patients with PE as being at.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 27, 2024

Standard catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) and thrombus aspiration are considered potentially promising approaches for reopening the embolism-related pulmonary artery in patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) with high thrombotic burden and deteriorating hemodynamics, especially in those for whom systemic thrombolysis is contraindicated or has failed. (..)

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Surgical pulmonary artery thrombectomy is a well-established emergency treatment for massive pulmonary embolism (PE) in which fibrinolysis or thrombolysis are not effective. However, surgery for massive PE tha.

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HCPLive

JANUARY 31, 2024

A recent analysis found risk factors linked to an embolism after VTE included Black race, interstitial fibrosis, advanced-stage disease, and increased operative duration.

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ECG Cases

AUGUST 28, 2018

In Part 1 of Pulmonary Embolism Challenges in Diagnosis Drs. Which patients with subsegmental pulmonary embolism should we treat? What is the best algorithm for the work up of pulmonary embolism in pregnant patients? How best should we implement pulmonary embolism diagnostic decision tools in your ED?

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Introduction Multiple abnormal electrocardiographic findings have been documented in patients experiencing acute pulmonary embolism. To date, only a limited number of cases involving a complete atrioventricular block have been reported in acute pulmonary embolism.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JULY 21, 2024

Despite the elevated mortality rates associated with high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE), this condition remains understudied. Data regarding the effectiveness and safety of invasive therapies such as venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) in this patient population remains controversial.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Findings from the first international randomized controlled trial to compare patient outcomes following treatment with large-bore mechanical thrombectomy (LBMT) versus catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) for intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) show that LBMT is superior with respect to the hierarchically-tested aggregated outcome of all-cause (..)

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Massive pulmonary embolism (MPE) carries significant 30-day mortality and is characterized by acute right ventricular failure, hypotension, and hypoxia, leading to cardiovascular collapse and cardiac arrest.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Missile embolization is rare in penetrating trauma, occurring in 0.3% Bullet embolism into the left ventricle is less frequent, with few instances described in the literature. This paper describes an instance of left ventricular bullet embolism from the pulmonary venous system following gunshot chest trauma.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

years, and the time from computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) diagnosis to interventional treatment averaged 2.8 ± 2.2 years, and the time from computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) diagnosis to interventional treatment averaged 2.8 ± 2.2 m, with an average age of 62.0 ± 16.0 m, with an average age of 62.0 ± 16.0

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MAY 3, 2024

New data from the Acute Pulmonary Embolism Extraction Trial with the AlphaVac System (APEX-AX) demonstrated that catheter-directed mechanical thrombectomy is safe and effective in patients with acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) with significant improvement in the right ventricle (RV) function and minimal major adverse events.

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DAIC

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The pivotal trial will study the Vertex Pulmonary Embolectomy System, which incorporates Jupiter’s Endoportal Control platform technology into an endovascular procedure intended to treat Acute Pulmonary Embolism (PE) with an unprecedented level of control and precision. pivotal study (NCT06576427).

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ECG Cases

AUGUST 14, 2018

The post Ep 113 Pulmonary Embolism Challenges in Diagnosis Part 1 appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases. How should we work up pregnant patients for PE? How can we use shared decision making strategies for PE to help us do what’s best for our patients, and many more.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JULY 1, 2024

Notably, acute massive pulmonary embolism (PE) with bilateral atrial thrombosis is an exceptional occurrence in CAPS. Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common cardiovascular disease that progresses rapidly and has a high mortality rate. It primarily affects small vessels, seldom impacting large vessels.

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DAIC

MARCH 26, 2024

Addressing the serious issue of delayed and missed findings in diagnostic imaging, CINA-iPE is an AI-powered tool that detects incidental pulmonary embolism during routine CT scans. This is particularly relevant in the cancer patient population, where pulmonary embolism is a significant cause of mortality.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MAY 12, 2024

BackgroundAcute pulmonary embolism (APE) is a common and potentially fatal cardiovascular disease that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest in severe cases. For patients with concurrent main pulmonary artery embolism and bleeding, balloon pulmonary angioplasty may be an option.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Genetic protein S (PS) deficiency caused by PROS1 gene mutation is an important risk factor for hereditary thrombophilia.Case introductionIn this case, we report a 28-year-old male patient who developed a severe pulmonary embolism during his visit. The patient was diagnosed with acute pulmonary embolism and pneumonia.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

We herein present a rare upper extremity PCD case accompanied with supra vena cava and pulmonary embolism in a cervical cancer patient, who presented to our institution with severe pain, edema and irreversible venous gangrene of right upper limb with no response to anticoagulation therapy.

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Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A new Intelligent thrombo-suction catheter system , is being introduced for treatment of acute pulmonary embolism.This device regulates the force with which thrombus is sucked , with less injury and bleeding and better outcomes. They have become a Integral tool kit in peripheral arterial, venous and also pulmonary thrombosis.We

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American College of Cardiology

MAY 3, 2024

Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a frequently encountered diagnosis in both the emergency department (ED) and among hospitalized patients, with increasing incidence throughout the U.S.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Background D-Dimer testing is a diagnostic tool for exclusion of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). This study evaluated the diagnostic performance of the Tina-quant® D-Dimer Gen.2

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American College of Cardiology

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The goal of the trial was to compare the efficacy and safety of large-bore mechanical thrombectomy (LBMT) with catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) in the treatment of intermediate-high risk pulmonary embolism (PE).

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MAY 3, 2024

Late-breaking data from the ENGULF trial showed that a novel dual-action thrombectomy device was effective and safe in treating acute pulmonary embolism (PE).

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JUNE 25, 2024

ObjectiveThis study aims to apply different machine learning (ML) methods to construct risk prediction models for pulmonary embolism (PE) in hospitalized patients, and to evaluate and compare the predictive efficacy and clinical benefit of each model.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective study involving 332 participants (172 PE positive cases and 160 (..)

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NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology

AUGUST 14, 2024

A meta-analysis of individual participant–level data provides reassurance that early home discharge is safe in carefully selected patients.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JULY 24, 2024

Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) is a severe and complex condition that evolves from unresolved pulmonary embolism, leading to fibrotic obstruction of pulmonary arteries, pulmonary hypertension, and potential right heart failure.

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