After the Acute Pulmonary Embolism: What Now? A Case-based Discussion

Session Format

Live Webinar

Session Type

Case-based Discussion Session

Topic Area

Session Date

October 21, 2020 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Description

Pulmonary embolism is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. The incidence of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CETPH) is around 4% following acute PE. However, dyspnea and exercise impairment after acute PE is more common. We plan to have a case-based interactive session with a focus on short- and long-term care plans in patients following acute PE. This will include discussion on selecting appropriate follow-up imaging, anticoagulation duration, age-appropriate cancer screening, and when to obtain hypercoagulability work-up. The session will discuss real-world challenges of identifying, evaluating, and treating patients with post-PE syndrome.

Learning Objective 1

Describe how to run a post-PE clinic visit: identify need for cancer screening, duration and compliance of anticoagulation, and hypercoagulable work-up.

Learning Objective 2

Define the natural progression of Acute PE -- clot resolution and expected recovery of dyspnea.

Summary


Availability:	On-Demand


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	1 CME Credit