pulmonary embolism

Evaluating Point-of-Care Ultrasound Accuracy for Right Ventricular Dysfunction in Pulmonary Embolism: A Comparative Analysis with Consultative Echocardiography

By MedXY 06/26/2026

This study assesses the accuracy of emergency physician-interpreted point-of-care ultrasound compared to cardiologist-interpreted consultative echocardiography for detecting right ventricular dysfunction in emergency patients with pulmonary embolism, revealing moderate sensitivity and specificity, with improved accuracy in moderate to severe cases.

Cardiology Emergency Medicine news

Associations of the Composite Pulmonary Embolism Shock Score in the Emergency Department With Short-Term Clinical Outcomes

By MedXY 05/18/2026

A multicenter emergency department study found that CPES performed similarly to sPESI and ESC for short-term PE outcomes, but it better predicted the need for advanced intervention.

Cardiology Critical Care news

Earlier Mechanical Thrombectomy for Intermediate-Risk Pulmonary Embolism Improves Hemodynamics but Not In-Hospital Mortality

By MedXY 05/05/2026

In a multicenter retrospective study, early mechanical thrombectomy within 12 hours of pulmonary embolism diagnosis improved pulmonary artery pressure reduction and reduced intubation, but did not significantly lower in-hospital mortality.

Cardiology Critical Care news

Mechanical Thrombectomy Superior to Anticoagulation Alone for Rapid Right Ventricular Recovery in Intermediate-High Risk Pulmonary Embolism: Results from the STORM-PE Trial

By MedXY 01/18/2026

The STORM-PE trial, the first randomized controlled trial of its kind, demonstrates that computer-assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) significantly improves right ventricular recovery and reduces clot burden compared to anticoagulation alone in patients with intermediate-high risk pulmonary embolism.

Emergency Medicine news Respiratory

Simplifying Pulmonary Embolism Exclusion: Can One Clinical Question Safely Reduce Imaging?

By MedXY 01/14/2026

A prospective multicenter study demonstrates that using a single clinical question—whether pulmonary embolism is the most likely diagnosis—to adjust D-dimer thresholds can safely reduce chest imaging by 19% in emergency departments without compromising patient safety.

Cardiology Critical Care news

The PERT Revolution: Rising Catheter-Directed Therapy Adoption Correlates with Improved Pulmonary Embolism Outcomes

By MedXY 01/02/2026

A multicenter registry study reveals that Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams (PERT) are increasingly utilizing catheter-directed therapies, particularly mechanical thrombectomy, leading to significantly lower in-hospital mortality and shorter hospital stays compared to national averages.

Critical Care news Radiology

Septal Curvature Ratio on CTPA Identifies Normotensive PE Patients at High Risk of Early Deterioration

By MedXY 11/06/2025

A multicentre prospective study shows the ventricular septum curvature ratio on CTPA strongly predicts 30‑day clinical deterioration in normotensive acute pulmonary embolism, outperforming conventional single metrics and offering potential for early risk stratification.

Oncology Specialties

Extended Rivaroxaban Therapy in Cancer Patients with Low-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: 6 OR 18 Months？

By MedXY 08/26/2025

An 18-month course of rivaroxaban significantly lowers recurrent venous thromboembolism compared to 6 months in cancer patients with low-risk pulmonary embolism without a substantial increase in major bleeding risk.

Critical Care news Public Health Respiratory Specialties

Global Shifts in Pulmonary Embolism Mortality: A 2001-2023 WHO Database Analysis

By MedXY 08/25/2025

Analysis of WHO data reveals declining global pulmonary embolism mortality overall, with marked differences by region and income, highlighting urgent needs in lower-middle-income countries.