Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Up to 50% of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) experience hemodynamic instability and approximately 70% of patients who die of PE experience an accelerated cascade of symptoms within the first hours of onset of symptoms, thus necessitating rapid evaluation and intervention. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.

Embolism 75

Embolism Pulmonary Ischemia Circulation 75

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.

Pulmonary 98

Pulmonary Hypertension Angioplasty Pharmacology 98

HCPLive

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

These data indicate that in the US, the outpatient management of patients with pulmonary embolism identified as lower-risk may continue to be underutilized.

Embolism 72

Embolism Pulmonary Outpatient 72

DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

The risk factors for postoperative embolism included Black race, interstitial fibrosis, advanced-stage disease requiring bilobectomy or pneumonectomy, and increased operative duration. occurrence of postoperative PE in patients undergoing a first-time pulmonary resection for lung cancer. occurrence of postoperative VTE and a 1.3%

Cancer 116

Cancer Pulmonary Research Blood Clot 116

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.

Embolism 61

Embolism Pulmonary Cancer 61

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.

Embolism 52

Embolism Pulmonary Tachycardia 52

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.

Embolism 52

Embolism Pulmonary Stroke Strokes 52

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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Embolism Pulmonary Blood Pressure Hospital 64

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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Embolism Pulmonary 52

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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Embolism Pulmonary Outcomes Ultrasound 52

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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Chest Pain Embolism Pulmonary Tachycardia 139

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.

Embolism 75

Embolism Thrombolysis Ultrasound Pulmonary 75

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.

Embolism 52

Embolism Pulmonary Myocardial Infarction Cardiovascular Disease 52

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):

Embolism 47

Embolism Pulmonary Article 47

Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

JANUARY 2, 2025

Pulmonary embolism (PE), a form of venous thromboembolism, is a frequently observed complication in malignancies, with a notably high incidence in individuals with lung cancer. The presence of PE markedly redu.

Embolism 52

Embolism Cancer Pulmonary Research 52

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?

Embolism 52

Embolism Pulmonary Risk Factors 52

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 23, 2024

BackgroundPercutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT) is increasingly used in the treatment of intermediate and high-risk acute pulmonary embolism (PE), and the treatment of high-risk PE with the aid of veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) has also been reported. The mortality rate was 27.3%

Embolism 52

Embolism Pulmonary Cardiac Arrest Biomarkers 52

DAIC

MARCH 14, 2025

Some of the late-breaking topics that will be covered include transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), peripheral artery disease (PAD), and pulmonary embolism (PE): Impact of Age on Procedural Timing for Asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis: Results from the Early TAVR Trial The PERFORMANCE II Trial: A Prospective Multicenter Single Arm Investigation (..)

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TAVR Aortic valve Peripheral Arterial Disease Embolism 52

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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Embolism Cardiogenic Shock Pulmonary Cardiac Arrest 59

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. (..)

Thrombolysis 64

Thrombolysis Embolism Pulmonary Anatomy 64

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.

Embolism 52

Embolism Pulmonary Thrombolysis 52

American College of Cardiology

JANUARY 21, 2025

Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) remains a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge, with an estimated 60,000-100,000 deaths each year in the United States.

Embolism 52

Embolism Pulmonary Thrombolysis Article 52

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 (..)

Embolism 52

Embolism Pulmonary ICU Outcomes 52

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.

Risk Factors 105

Risk Factors Pulmonary Embolism 105

American College of Cardiology

JANUARY 2, 2024

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

Embolism 47

Embolism Pulmonary Outcomes Article 47

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MARCH 4, 2025

High-risk acute pulmonary embolism affects around 5% of all pulmonary embolisms and can take a dramatic course even in young people. Acute obstruction of the pulmonary circulation by a blood clot can lead to circulatory failure with a high mortality rate.

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Embolism Pulmonary Blood Clot Circulation 40

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.

Embolism 56

Embolism Pulmonary Cardiac Arrest Hemorrhage 56

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

Embolism 52

Embolism Pulmonary Chest Pain 52

CardiacWire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

IVC filters are used to prevent pulmonary embolism in patients with venous thromboembolism and can’t receive anticoagulation treatment. An IVC filter is a small device that helps stop blood clots from going up into the lungs and is usually surgically inserted. years of insertion.

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Blood Clot Thrombosis Embolism Medicare 59

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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Embolism Pulmonary 45

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.

Embolism 49

Embolism Pulmonary Blood Pressure Electrocardiogram 49

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).

Pulmonary 52

Pulmonary Embolism Technology Anatomy 52

American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Pulmonary embolism (PE) continues to challenge clinicians with its complex presentation and potential for rapid deterioration. As the third leading cause of cardiovascular mortality in the U.S.

Embolism 41

Embolism Pulmonary Article 41

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.

Embolism 52

Embolism Pulmonary 52

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.

Embolism 49

Embolism Pulmonary Cardiothoracic Bicuspid/Mitral 49

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.

Thrombosis 52

Thrombosis Embolism Pulmonary Laboratory 52

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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Embolism Pulmonary Hemorrhage Cardiac Arrest 40