Long-Term Management of Pulmonary Embolism: A Review of Consequences, Treatment, and Rehabilitation.

ABSTRACT: The concept of pulmonary embolism is evolving. Recent and emerging evidence on the treatment of specific patient populations, its secondary prevention, long-term complications, and the unmet need for rehabilitation has the potential to change clinical practice for the benefit of the patients. This review discusses the recent evidence from clinical trials, observational studies, and guidelines focusing on anticoagulation treatment, rehabilitation, emotional stress, quality of life, and the associated outcomes for patients with pulmonary embolism. Guidelines suggest that the type and duration of treatment with anticoagulation should be based on prevalent risk factors. Recent studies demonstrate that an anticoagulant treatment that is longer than two years may be effective and safe for some p

SUBMITTER: Hojen AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9571065 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature