Pulmonary embolism

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Pulmonary embolism is a frequent cardiovascular disease which in recent years has shown a reduction in the mortality but an increase in the incidence. Due to the optimization of clinical probability scores and the interpretation of the D‑dimer test, unnecessary examinations using computed tomography with respect to the exclusion of an acute pulmonary embolism can be avoided, also in pregnant women. The evaluation of the right ventricle contributes to a risk-adapted treatment. Treatment consists of anticoagulation, alone or in combination with reperfusion treatment, such as systemic thrombolysis and also catheter-assisted or surgical treatment. In addition to acute treatment of pulmonary embolisms, an adequate aftercare is important, particularly for the early detection of long-term sequelae. This review article summarizes the current recommendations of international guidelines for patients with pulmonary embolism, accompanied by clinical case examples and a critical discussion.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:64

Enthalten in:

Innere Medizin (Heidelberg, Germany) - 64(2023), 1 vom: 01. Jan., Seite 40-49

Sprache:

Deutsch

Weiterer Titel:

Lungenembolie

Beteiligte Personen:

Hobohm, Lukas [VerfasserIn]
Keller, Karsten [VerfasserIn]
Konstantinides, Stavros [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Aftercare
Anticoagulants
English Abstract
Journal Article
Pulmonary embolism/prognosis
Review
Risk stratification
Thrombolytic therapy

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Date Completed 23.01.2023

Date Revised 23.01.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s00108-022-01460-3

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM351369554