SCAI 2026 Workshop on the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism-Acute Pulmonary Embolism Guidelines 2026: Big Picture and Key Takeaways, Dr. Giri

Acute Pulmonary Embolism Guidelines 2026: Big Picture and Key Takeaways, Dr. Giri

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The speaker explains how AHACC/ACG guidelines are created: a multidisciplinary committee uses the PICO format to define population, exposure, comparator, and outcome, then grades recommendations by class and evidence level. The new acute PE risk categories improve on older schemes by better distinguishing shock, catastrophic high-risk cases, and respiratory compromise. Key recommendations include PE response teams, anticoagulation choices, hemodynamic support, avoiding risky anesthesia in unstable patients, and using mechanical circulatory support for refractory shock. The talk emphasizes that wording and evidence grading were carefully chosen to reflect the field as of April 2025.

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Keywords

AHACC/ACG guidelines

PICO framework

acute pulmonary embolism

risk stratification

hemodynamic support