Successful Point-Of-Care Ultrasound-Guided Treatment of Submassive Pulmonary Embolism

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" Successful Point-Of-Care Ultrasound-Guided Treatment of Submassive Pulmonary Embolism "
Myers, Samantha J.; Kelly, Thomas E.; Stowell, Jeffrey R.

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	927878
Doc. No	:	LA4gt1j0ps
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Myers, Samantha J.; Kelly, Thomas E.; Stowell, Jeffrey R.
Title & Author	:	Successful Point-Of-Care Ultrasound-Guided Treatment of Submassive Pulmonary Embolism [Article]\ Myers, Samantha J.; Kelly, Thomas E.; Stowell, Jeffrey R.
Title of Periodical	:	Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Volume/ Issue Number	:	1/4
Date	:	2017
Abstract	:	Pulmonary embolism is associated with significant mortality and impaired long-term functional outcomes. Timely identification and treatment is crucial for successful management. Unfortunately, prompt diagnosis can be challenging in patients without overt signs of cardiovascular compromise. Point-of-care cardiac ultrasound (POCCUS) can be used to identify signs of acute pulmonary embolism, risk stratify patients for adverse outcomes and assess response to therapy. This report describes a patient with submassive pulmonary embolism and evidence of acute right ventricular strain on POCCUS successfully treated with thrombolytic therapy. The dynamic changes observed on point-of-care ultrasound are presented.