Event

The session will cover a number of important and evolving areas in the management of acute pulmonary embolism. We will start the session with pro-con debates regarding 2 especially controversial areas; the use of IVC filters in the management of PE and the use of systemic lysis vs. anticoagulation alone for sub-massive or “intermediate risk” PE. We will then discuss an evidence based approach to the evaluation, treatment and disposition of PE patients in the Emergency Department. Finally, we will present some case vignettes dealing with the previously discussed topics. Using “Audience Participation Devices” we will have the attendees register their management decisions. The cases will then be discussed by the panel and the audience, thus driving home the points made in the earlier discussions.