Tag: Submassive PE

Episode 38 – Do All Submassive PE’s Require Treatment with Thrombolysis?

by Salim Rezaie posted May 15, 2017 No Comments

Background: There has been very little robust evidence published on the long-term outcomes of systemic thrombolysis in acute submassive PE. Many advocate for the use of systemic thrombolysis to reduce morbidity (complications from chronic pulmonary hypertension) and mortality. The PEITHO ...

Thoracic and Respiratory

Treatment of Submassive Pulmonary Embolism (PE): Full Dose, Half Dose, or No Dose?

by Salim Rezaie posted November 3, 2016 No Comments

Submassive pulmonary embolism (PE) is responsible for approximately 20% of all PEs. Although the in-hospital mortality has been reported as about 5%, there is significant morbidity associated with this diagnosis such as chronic pulmonary hypertension, impaired quality of life, persistent ...

Thoracic and Respiratory