title: Massive pulmonary embolism.
abstract: Massive pulmonary embolism remains a clinical challenge where rapid diagnosis and appropriate therapy have a critical impact on patient outcome. This article reviews the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and therapeutic options involved in the management of pulmonary embolism. Clinical case discussions illustrate the principles that are described by the authors.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Kelley
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Abbuhl
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000465:Algorithms; D000792:Angiography; D017128:Embolectomy; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010992:Plethysmography, Impedance; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D016306:Vena Cava Filters
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin