Key elements of follow-up care after acute pulmonary embolism focusing on long-term sequelae: a Delphi study among European experts.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

A considerable proportion of patients develop long-term sequelae after an acute pulmonary embolism (PE). Beyond chronic thrombo-embolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), current guidelines provide limited guidance regarding a structured approach for assessment and management of these patients. This study aimed to establish a framework of multidisciplinary follow-up care of PE-survivors.

Methods and results

A Delphi study was conducted among a multidisciplinary panel of PE specialists from across Europe to gather expert opinions, and where possible reach consensus, on key aspects of PE follow-up care. Two rounds of surveys were distributed among 45 venous thromboembolism (VTE) experts, with 39 completing both rounds. Consensus was reached that follow-up of PE survivors sho

SUBMITTER: Mali RMA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12587279 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature