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Assessing the severity of acute pulmonary embolism-manuscript-2019

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Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is potentially fatal due either to a first massive episode or early recurrence; however, if diagnosed early, it can be effectively treated and in most cases cured. PE episodes have a wide spectrum of severity: from asymptomatic, detected incidentally to life-threatening with haemodynamic collapse. Consequently, optimal treatment may range from anticoagulant pills taken at home to thrombolysis, percutaneous catheter interventions, or surgical embolectomy. Each treatment method carries risks of specific complications, and should be selected to match patient char-
acteristics and the severity of the PE episode.

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Cardiovascular & Hematopoeiteic System

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