Management of intermediate- and high-risk pulmonary embolism-a case of a pregnant patient.
Wilhelmina J E Stenger, Adriaan O Kraaijeveld, Thijs E van Mens et al.
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Case in brief
A pregnant patient presented with high-risk acute pulmonary embolism, exhibiting severe symptoms. The management involved a multidisciplinary approach through a Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT), which facilitated optimal diagnosis and treatment. The case highlights the complexities of managing severe PE in pregnant women, ultimately leading to successful stabilization of the patient.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Management of severe acute pulmonary embolism in pregnant patients requires a multidisciplinary approach, as standard guidelines are often lacking due to their exclusion from randomized trials.