Belinda Rivera-Lebron

Dr. Belinda Rivera-Lebron, a pulmonary critical care physician and director of the UPMC Acute Pulmonary Embolus Program, shares her expertise on pulmonary embolism. She highlights PE as a major preventable killer and explains the importance of PE response teams in coordinating care. The conversation covers innovative AI tools for diagnosing PE, the role of anticoagulation therapies, and the nuances of catheter-directed therapies versus systemic thrombolysis. Belinda also discusses the significance of multidisciplinary follow-up and shares personal insights on leadership.