The AHA/ACC/ACCP/ACEP/CHEST/SCAI/SHM/SIR/SVM/SVN published a de novo guideline providing recommendations for evaluation, management, and follow-up of adults patients with PE. This post summarizes these new guidelines.
2026 Guideline: Evaluation and Management of Acute PE Read More »
Medical Malpractice Insights covers a case of missed PE.
Medical Malpractice Insights: How to Miss a PE Read More »
What is the evidence behind thrombolysis in cardiac arrest?
Thrombolysis in Cardiac Arrest Read More »
What is a pulmonary embolism response team, and how can this team assist in management?
Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams Read More »
This week Clay covers the Canadian TIA score, VA ECMO for massive PE with cardiac arrest, and the 10 commandments of EM.
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Deep dive into pulmonary embolism in this part 1 of 2 podcasts by EM Cases.
EM Cases: Pulmonary Embolism Challenges in Diagnosis Part 1 Read More »
This week Clay Smith brings you prehospital use of intubating the patient with angioedema, TXA for head injury, and outpatient treatment of PE.
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This clinical policy addresses five critical questions but does so over 51 pages. We’ve boiled down the major points here.
R.E.B.E.L. EM – ACEP Clinical Policy on Acute VTE 2018 Read More »
This week’s Journal Feed brings you measles, atrial fibrillation, a counterpoint on the pelvic exam in the ED, and using the YEARS algorithm in pregnant patients with suspected PE.
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How often does CT miss PE? Who is at future risk of PE after negative CTPA? What about the risk of DVT after a negative US study? This post from Anne Flower and Amy Zeidan evaluate some key questions in the evaluation of PE and DVT.
Risk of Clot When Imaging Says, “Not.” Read More »
