Management and Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism: Alpha to Omega-Intermediate High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism

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In this video, the speaker presents a case of an intermediate high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE). They discuss the definition of intermediate-risk PE based on European guidelines and explain that although these patients are not hypotensive or in shock, they are still at increased risk of adverse outcomes. The case involves a 51-year-old woman with a history of knee replacement who presents with fatigue, shortness of breath, and multiple syncopal episodes at home. The speaker discusses risk stratification tools such as biomarkers, vital signs, and imaging findings. The panel then discusses the patient's risk factors and the management options, including anticoagulation alone or catheter-based intervention. They also discuss the importance of improving risk stratification for these patients to determine the most appropriate treatment approach.

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Yulanka Castro, MD, FSCAI

Keywords

intermediate high-risk pulmonary embolism

European guidelines

risk stratification tools

anticoagulation

catheter-based intervention