Ep 203 Intermediate Risk Pulmonary Embolism Risk Stratification, Management and Algorithm
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Evaluating Catheter Treatments in Pulmonary Embolism
This chapter critically examines the use of catheter devices for treating pulmonary embolism (PE), highlighting flaws in existing trials and questioning the advantages over intravenous methods. It focuses on the decision-making process for managing intermediate-risk PE patients, emphasizing the importance of understanding and communicating treatment risks and options. The discussion underscores the need for further research to establish evidence-based practices and optimal dosing protocols for thrombolytic therapy.
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