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