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A Porcine Model of Acute Autologous Pulmonary Embolism
Published on: September 6, 2024
[Diagnosis and management of pulmonary embolism : some reflections on the latest ESC guidelines]
Helia Robert-Ebadi1, Marc Righini1
1Service d'angiologie et d'hémostase, HUG, 1211 Genève 14.
Abstract:
The latest recommendations from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) on the diagnostic and therapeutic management of pulmonary embolism (PE) published this year provide an important update compared to the 2014 version. In terms of diagnosis, the use of the age-adjusted D-dimer cutoff is currently suggested, and a diagnostic algorithm for suspected PE during pregnancy is proposed. Detailed recommendations are provided for the initial orientation of patients with acute PE based on prognostic stratification criteria, as well as for clinical follow-up after PE. Finally, direct oral anticoagulants are included as therapeutic options for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.
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