Approaches to Pulmonary Embolism Classification

The chapter discusses the nomenclature and classification approaches used by the United States and the European Society for Cardiology in categorizing patients with pulmonary embolism (PE). It highlights the criteria and risk stratification used by the European Society for Cardiology, emphasizing the importance of identifying high-risk patients and providing aggressive treatment. The speakers also mention their intention to delve into the pathophysiology of PE in subsequent chapters.