Pulmonary embolism : from acute PE to chronic complications

Text includes: Epidemiology of pulmonary embolism; PE diagnosis; Risk stratification of acute PE; Bleeding risk considerations prior to initiation and duration of anticoagulation therapy for the treatment of venous thromboembolism; Indications for systematic thrombolysis over anticoagulation; Endovascular techniques in the treatment of acute PE; Role of surgical embolectomy and ECMO in PE; Multidisciplinary PE response team development and implementation; Post-PE management; Epidemiology and diagnosis of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension; Medical, endovascular and surgical treatment of CTEPH.

This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of all stages of pulmonary embolism, starting with acute and ending with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. This is an ideal guide for providers of lung health, including pulmonary and critical care physicians, cardiologists, thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons. Physician-trainees, physician assistants, nurses and respiratory therapists with interest in pulmonary disorders, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary embolism, critical care or pulmonary hypertension will also find value in this guide.