Interv Akut Kardiol 2011; 10(Suppl. A): 6-13

Severe pulmonary embolism

Jan Bělohlávek, Vladimír Dytrych, Aleš Král, Ondřej Šmíd, Aleš Linhart

II. interní klinika kardiologie a angiologie,

Komplexní kardiovaskulární centrum VFN a 1. LF UK, Praha

Pulmonary embolism is a relatively common condition with considerable mortality, however, well manageable when diagnosed early.

Early adequate treatment is usually effective, when initiated without delay. The severity of pulmonary embolism is primarily determined

by its haemodynamic impact on right ventricular function and preservation of adequate forward cardiac output and organ functions.

However, the severity of this condition may also be affected by the potential development of other complications, such as recurrence of

embolism, embolization of free-floating thrombi to the pulmonary or systemic vascular beds, development of respiratory insufficiency

and the occurrence of treatment-related complications, particularly bleeding.

Keywords: pulmonary embolism, thrombolysis, risk stratification, haemodynamics

Published: June 1, 2011  Show citation