Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Prevention and Treatment
What every physician needs to know: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common disorder characterized by thrombi obstructing the pulmonary arteries or one of its branches. Overall mortality from PE is high. A recent study reported a 30-day and 1-year mortality of 4% and 13% respectively. Timely diagnosis and treatment reduce the risk of morbidity and…
