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Underuse of reperfusion therapy with systemic thrombolysis in high-risk acute pulmonary embolism in a Portuguese center

Authors :
Martinho, Mariana
Calé, Rita
Santos, João Grade
Pereira, Ana Rita
Alegria, Sofia
Ferreira, Filipa
Loureiro, Maria José
Judas, Tiago
Ferreira, Melanie
Gomes, Ana
Morgado, Gonçalo
Martins, Cristina
Gonzalez, Filipe
Lohmann, Corinna
Delerue, Francisca
Pereira, Hélder
Source :
Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia; 20230101, Issue: Preprints
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Introduction: Reperfusion therapy is generally recommended in acute high-risk pulmonary embolism (HR-PE), but several population-based studies report that it is underused. Data on epidemiology, management and outcomes of HR-PE in Portugal are scarce.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08702551
Issue :
Preprints
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs64438406
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.repc.2023.07.005