Outpatient treatment of pulmonary embolism. Issue 3 (September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bellou, Elena; Keramida, Elli; Karampinis, Ioannis; Dimakakos, Evaggelos; Misthos, Panagiotis; Demertzis, Panagiotis; Hardavella, Georgia
• Is Part Of: Breathe. Volume 16:Issue 3(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-09
• Subjects: Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Treatment; Periodicals; 616.2005
• DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0069-2020
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1810-6838

Abstract

Over the past decade there has been an increasing trend to manage many conditions traditionally treated during a hospital admission as outpatients. Evidence is increasing to support this approach in patients with pulmonary embolism (PE). In this article, we review the current status of outpatient management of confirmed PE and present a pragmatic approach for clinical healthcare settings. Outpatient management of pulmonary embolism should be considered in all eligible patients to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and improve quality of care https://bit.ly/3mo5TX7