Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism

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  • Figure 1.

    Suggested Treatment Algorithm for Use of Fibrinolytics to Treat Acute PE

    BNP=brain natriuretic peptide PE=pulmonary embolism; RV=right ventricular; RVSP=right ventricular systolic pressure; SBP=systolic blood pressure.Reprinted from Jaff MR et al. Management of Massive and Submassive Pulmonary Embolism, Iliofemoral Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation 2011;123(16):1788–1830. With permission from Lipincott, Williams and Wilkins.
  • Figure 2.

    Effects of Vena Cava Filters on Case Fatality

    PE=pulmonary embolism; VC=vena cava.Reproduced from Stein PD et al. Impact of Vena Cava Filters on In-Hospital Case Fatality Rate from Pulmonary Embolism. Am J Med 2012. With permission from Elsevier.