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Review
. 2013 Nov-Dec;20(6):664-75.
doi: 10.1097/MJT.0b013e3182211b4e.

Management of massive and submassive pulmonary embolism

Nimeshkumar Mehta  1 , Vishal Sekhri, Stuart G Lehrman, Wilbert S Aronow
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Review

Management of massive and submassive pulmonary embolism

Nimeshkumar Mehta et al. Am J Ther. 2013 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Massive pulmonary embolism has a high mortality rate despite advances in diagnosis and therapy. This article attempts to review the evidence-based risk stratification, diagnosis, initial stabilization, and management of massive and submassive pulmonary embolism.

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