Dyspnea after Pulmonary Embolism and Optical Medical Therapy in Peripheral Vascular Disease

Dyspnea after Pulmonary Embolism and Optical Medical Therapy in Peripheral Vascular Disease

Guest: Stan Henkin, MD
Host: Malcolm R. Bell, MD

Overview:
Historically, majority of clinical and research focus has been on acute management of pulmonary embolism (PE). However, long-standing functional impairment after PE is common, occurring in up to 50% of individuals with history of PE. This is termed post-PE syndrome – an underrecognized, underdiagnosed, and undertreated entity. In this podcast, experts discuss epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of post-PE syndrome.

 Topics Discussed:

• What is Post-PE syndrome? How common is it?
• What is your suggested work-up of patient who presents with dyspnea after PE?
• When should a patient be referred to a tertiary/expert center?

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