Management of patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism: a narrative review

Management of patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism: a narrative review

Abstract High-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening disorder associated with high mortality and morbidity. Most deaths in patients with shock occur within the first few hours after presentation, and rapid diagnosis and treatment is therefore essential to save patients’ lives. The main m...

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Main Author: Takeshi Yamamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Journal of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Pulmonary embolism
Multidisciplinary management
Thrombolytic therapy
Catheter-directed treatment
Surgical embolectomy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-018-0286-8

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