title: Managing pulmonary embolism.
abstract: Although morbidity and mortality remain high, we now have effective strategies to prevent development of the disease in many patients at risk. For those who do not benefit from prophylaxis, our understanding of optimal diagnostic strategy has improved, as has that of classic anticoagulation therapy with heparin and warfarin. Thrombolysis may also improve outcome.
authors.affiliation: Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, Boston.
authors.forename: S Z
authors.initials: SZ
authors.lastname: Goldhaber
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D006493:Heparin