determination and the implementation of preventive, diagnostic or therapeutic medical
strategies. However, the ESC Guidelines do not override in any way whatsoever the …

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition and a leading cause of morbidity
and mortality. There have been many advances in the field of PE in the last few years …

Aims The aim of this study is to compare the Hestia rule vs. the simplified Pulmonary
Embolism Severity Index (sPESI) for triaging patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) …

Aims To investigate the efficacy and safety of early transition from hospital to ambulatory
treatment in low-risk acute PE, using the oral factor Xa inhibitor rivaroxaban. Methods and …

Aims Right ventricular (RV) failure causes death from acute pulmonary embolism (PE), due
to a mismatch between RV systolic function and increased RV afterload. We hypothesized …

Aims Patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) at low risk for short-term death are
candidates for home treatment or short-hospital stay. We aimed at determining whether the …

JCM | Free Full-Text | Risk Stratification in Patients with Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Current
Evidence and Perspectives Next Article in Journal Ultrasound-Guided Tru-Cut Biopsy in …

All patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) should receive anticoagulant treatment in
the absence of absolute contraindications. Initial anticoagulant treatment is crucial for …

Background: The pulmonary artery pulsatility index (PAPi), calculated from the ratio of the
pulmonary artery pulse pressure to right atrial pressure, is a predictor of right ventricular …

Pulmonary embolism (PE) ranks as a leading cause of in-hospital mortality and the third
most common cause of cardiovascular death. The spectrum of PE manifestations varies …