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Pulmonary Embolism, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

  • 1st Edition, Volume 47-4 - November 9, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: James. M Horowitz, Frances Mae West, Eugene Yuriditsky, John M. Moriarty
  • Language: English

In this issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, guest editors Dr. James M. Horowitz, Frances Mae West, Eugene Yuriditsky and John M. Moriarty bring their considerable expertise to the… Read more

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In this issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, guest editors Dr. James M. Horowitz, Frances Mae West, Eugene Yuriditsky and John M. Moriarty bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pulmonary Embolism. Leading experts provide in-depth discussions on pathophysiology of RV failure in PE; echocardiography and POCUS; advances in risk stratification; ICU management of hemodynamically Sig PE; catheter-based therapies; and more.

Key features

  • Contains 18 relevant, practice-oriented topics, including PERT Consortium Hx and future; global perspective; clot in transit; mechanical circulatory support; imaging: CT, MR, perfusion, VQ; emergency department management of PE; and more.
  • Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pulmonary embolism, offering actionable insights for clinical practice.
  • Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

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Chest Medicine

Table of contents

Pathophysiology of Right Ventricular Failure in Pulmonary Embolism
Echocardiography and Point-of-care Ultrasound in Pulmonary Embolism
Advances in Risk Stratification of Pulmonary Embolism
Intensive Care Unit Management of the Hemodynamically Significant Pulmonary Embolism
Catheter-directed Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism
Trials Review
Anticoagulation and Thrombolysis
Pulmonary Embolism Response Teams: Evolution of Guidelines, Our Institutional Model and Systematic Review of Published Literature
Perspectives from the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team Consortium on Follow-Up Care After Pulmonary Embolism
Unique Challenges in Pulmonary Embolism Care for Special Populations
Surgical Management of Pulmonary Embolism
Clot in Transit
Temporary Mechanical Circulatory Support in Pulmonary Embolism
Review of Pulmonary Embolism Imaging Modalities: Computed Tomography, MRI, and Ventilation/Perfusion Scintigraphy
Emergency Department Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Volume: 47-4
  • Published: November 9, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

James. M Horowitz

Editor
Affiliations and expertise
Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA

Frances Mae West

Editor
Affiliations and expertise
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Eugene Yuriditsky

Editor
Affiliations and expertise
Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA

John M. Moriarty

Editor
Affiliations and expertise
Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA