Knowledge Assessment on the Management of Acute Cor Pulmonale: An Interdisciplinary Survey Study
Levin Bolt1, Alain Rudiger2, Alexander Turk3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Stadtspital Zurich Triemli, 8063 Zurich, Switzerland.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|April 14, 2026
Summary
Physicians in Switzerland show strong knowledge of acute cor pulmonale management. While overall understanding is high, slight differences exist between specialists and generalists, highlighting the need for standardized guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pulmonology
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Acute cor pulmonale is a critical condition requiring interdisciplinary care.
- Assessing physician knowledge is crucial for optimizing acute cor pulmonale management.
- Switzerland serves as the study setting for evaluating physician expertise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the current knowledge and management strategies for acute cor pulmonale.
- To compare understanding across different physician groups involved in acute care.
- To identify areas for improvement in education and guideline development.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter survey was conducted with 110 physicians across four specialties.
- A questionnaire based on European Society of Cardiology guidelines was utilized.
- Physicians were categorized as experts, generalists (internal/emergency medicine), or specialists (cardiology/intensive care).
Main Results:
- Substantial agreement was found between expert and non-expert physicians on acute cor pulmonale diagnosis and treatment.
- Experts demonstrated superior recognition of clinical prognostic models and thrombolysis indications.
- Knowledge differences between generalists and specialists were minimal, with each group showing specific strengths.
Conclusions:
- Acute care physicians in Switzerland possess a sound understanding of acute cor pulmonale.
- Variations in knowledge reflect clinical roles and information access, underscoring the need for standardized care.
- Educational initiatives and accessible guidelines are vital for consistent management of acute cor pulmonale.
Keywords:
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