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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Hematology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common, life-threatening condition.
  • Treatment decisions for intermediate-risk PE can be complex and controversial.
  • Traditional care models may be inefficient for emergent PE situations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) model.
  • To improve the quality and efficiency of care for intermediate- and high-risk PE patients.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a multidisciplinary PERT model.
  • Rapid, coordinated discussion among cardiology, emergency medicine, hematology, pulmonary/critical care, and surgical specialists.
  • Expedited decision-making for invasive treatments when necessary.

Main Results:

  • The PERT model facilitates rapid, multidisciplinary discussion.
  • It expedites the process for patients requiring invasive treatment.
  • Adoption of the PERT model has grown to over 75 institutions.

Conclusions:

  • The PERT model enhances care quality and efficiency for PE patients.
  • It addresses limitations of traditional consultation models.
  • The PERT model may represent a new standard of care for PE management.