Pulmonary Embolism – a thorough update by a top expert in the field

Henry I. Bussey, Pharm.D., FCCP, FAHA
March, 2008

Reference: Tapson VF. Acute Pulmonary Embolism. New England Journal of Medicine 2008; 358:1037-52.

The well-recognized expert (and ClotCare editorial board member), Vic Tapson, MD of Duke University Medical Center has provided a very well-written review which covers all clinical aspects of pulmonary embolism from the underlying pathophysiology, pre-test probability assessment, the merits of various diagnostic options, treatment choices, and prevention. Also included is a nice over-view of the risk of PE and DVT during and following pregnancy.