Pulmonary embolism / VTE (acute)

pe-vte-acute

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Summary

De novo 2026 multisociety guideline for evaluation and management of acute PE in adults, introducing the AHA/ACC Acute PE Clinical Categories (A–E with subcategories and respiratory modifier R) to refine severity, prognosis, and treatment decisions. Emphasizes clinical decision tools with D-dimer for diagnosis, CTPA as standard imaging, PE Response Teams (PERTs), LMWH over UFH for parenteral anticoagulation, DOACs over VKAs for oral therapy, selective use of advanced therapies (systemic lysis, CDL, mechanical thrombectomy, surgical embolectomy) reserved for Categories D–E, and structured post-PE follow-up to detect CTEPD.

Current guideline: 2026 AHA/ACC Acute Pulmonary Embolism Guideline · download Anki sub-deck

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