DiscoverEmergency Medicine CasesEp 203 Intermediate Risk Pulmonary Embolism Risk Stratification, Management and Algorithm
Ep 203 Intermediate Risk Pulmonary Embolism Risk Stratification, Management and Algorithm

Ep 203 Intermediate Risk Pulmonary Embolism Risk Stratification, Management and Algorithm

Update: 2025-04-01
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How do you predict which intermediate-risk patients will suddenly deteriorate? What role do risk scores, biomarkers, imaging, and hemodynamics play in decision-making? Should these patients receive anticoagulation alone, or is thrombolysis warranted? When should you consider catheter-directed or surgical interventions? This podcast focuses us to think critically about risk stratification, early interventions and escalation in care in PE. We include an algorithm in the show notes. Not all patients fit neatly into classification boxes, making clinical judgment crucial. Join Dr. Lauren Westafer, Dr. Justin Morgenstern, Dr. Bourke Tillman and Anton as they explore the key decision points, pitfalls, and lifesaving strategies for managing intermediate-risk PE in the ED...
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Ep 203 Intermediate Risk Pulmonary Embolism Risk Stratification, Management and Algorithm

Ep 203 Intermediate Risk Pulmonary Embolism Risk Stratification, Management and Algorithm

Dr. Anton Helman