Critical Insights on Managing Pulmonary Embolism

Dr. Allison Greco, pulmonary and critical care specialist at Bellevue Hospital, sits down with Dr. Emily Gutowski and discusses the initial presentation, workup, and management of a patient with a pulmonary embolism. They go through diagnostic modalities, scoring systems, and the various treatment options for patients depending on their risk profile. They discuss provoked vs. unprovoked PEs, and recommendations for longer term anticoagulation.