ACUTE PULMONARY EMBOLISM & ITS MANAGEMENT

Dr Nabilah binti Sohif

Moderator: Prof Noorjahan Haneem Md Hashim

9 Aug 2024

To learn more about acute pulmonary embolism and its acute management

  1. Develop an appropriate diagnostic approach for evaluating suspected pulmonary embolism (PE), incorporating risk stratification based on clinical presentation and diagnostic findings.
  2. Outline the various treatment options for PE and detail their application in the context of risk stratification and diagnostic results.
  3. Analyze the challenges involved in managing massive and submassive PE, including clinical and logistical complexities.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), including its pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management.