Medical Truth-isms of Pulmonary Embolisms with Dr. Parth Rali

Pulmonary vascular disease expert Dr. Parth Rali at Temple Lung Center helps break down what is known about massive and submassive pulmonary emboli (PE), namely blood clots. This episode provides a comprehensive overview of PE, from the complications of diagnosis to the evolution of therapeutic modalities.Episode highlights0:16 Intro2:34 Defining pulmonary embolism classifications8:18 The Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index15:47 The role of D-dimer in diagnosis17:08 Anticoagulation strategies22:26 The Pulmonary Embolism Multidisciplinary Response Team25:38 Long-term outlooks for acute PE31:38 When to stop anticoagulation35:27 The future of PE diagnosis and treatment38:50 OutroWant more Lungcast? Visit us at HCPLive.com/podcasts/lungcast or www.lung.org/professional-education/lungcast