Patient Care Videos
MD Magazine interview with Dr. Stephen Chan
MD Magazine: Better Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension
MD Magazine: Diagnosing Pulmonary Hypertension
MD Magazine: Improving Treatment for a ‘Neglected Condition’ in PH
Pulmonary Grand Rounds with Dr. Belinda Rivera-LeBron
UPMC Video Rounds: Advanced Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
UPMC Grand Rounds: Risk Factors and Treatment Options for Acute PE
CME
Management of Acute and Chronic Pulmonary Embolism | March 20, 2015
We have had many advances in the field of pulmonary embolism, and with novel therapies come the need for discussion of their use and impact on patient outcomes. This conference provided the audience with up-to-date information about advancements in the field of pulmonary embolism, as well as management of PE complications such as pulmonary hypertension and CTEPH.
Topics in this CME-accredited conference included:
- Natural history of the pulmonary thromboembolus
- Management of submassive PE – special considerations
- Novel therapies including catheter-directed thrombolysis
- Hypercoagulable states and newer oral anticoagulants
- Long-term complications of acute PE: CTEPH
- Surgical treatment of CTEPH: pulmonary thromboendartarectomy
You can view the presentations on the UPMC Physician Resources website: Part I | Part II | Part III