Core Em Podcast

We review the diagnosis, risk stratification, & management of acute pulmonary embolism in the ED. Hosts: Vivian Chiu, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Acute_Pulmonary_Embolism.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Pulmonary Show Notes Core Concepts and Initial Approach Definition: Obstruction of pulmonary arteries, usually from a DVT in the proximal lower extremity veins (iliac/femoral), but may be tumor, air, or fat emboli. Incidence & Mortality: 300,000–370,000 cases/year in the USA, with 60,000–100,000 deaths annually. Mantra: “Don’t anchor on the obvious. Always risk stratify and resuscitate with precision.” Risk Factors: Broad, including older age, inherited thrombophilias, malignancy, recent surgery/trauma, travel, smo