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Int J Angiol 2022; 31(03): 162-165
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1756218
Invited Article

Classification and Stratification of Pulmonary Embolisms

Autoren

  • Cody Russell 

    1   The American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Pembroke Pines, Florida

  • Suresh Keshavamurthy 

    2   Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky
    3   Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Kentucky Clinic, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky

  • Sibu Saha

    2   Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky
    3   Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Kentucky Clinic, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky

Funding None declared.
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Abstract

Pulmonary embolism remains a leading cause of cardiovascular mortality. Presentation and outcomes are variable among patients and require rapid risk stratification for assessment and prognosis, as well as selection of appropriate treatment. Over the past several decades, several different models and parameters have become available to assess risk and classify pulmonary embolism into different risk categories. Some patients may be candidates for early discharge or complete outpatient treatment, while some may require invasive diagnostics and intensive monitoring. In this review, we summarize contemporary guidelines and methods for classification and risk stratification in an effort to provide tools for physicians to use in their management of patients with acute pulmonary embolisms.

Keywords

pulmonary embolism - classification - stratification - venous thromboembolism - computed tomography pulmonary angiography - RV function - prognostic scoring

Authors' Contribution

Sibu Saha contributed to the conception and design of the review. Suresh Keshavamurthy and Cody Russell contributed to the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of the data. Cody Russell drafted the manuscript. All authors critically revised the manuscript, agree to be fully accountable for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the work, and read and approved the final manuscript




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Artikel online veröffentlicht:
02. September 2022

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