2026 AHA/ACC/ACCP/ACEP/CHEST/SCAI/SHM/SIR/SVM/SVN Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Assoc
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- The guideline provides comprehensive recommendations for the evaluation, management, and follow-up of adult patients with acute pulmonary embolism (acute PE).
- Introduces the AHA/ACC Acute Pulmonary Embolism Clinical Categories for precise severity classification, prognosis assessment, and evidence-based therapeutic decision-making.
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted from February 2024 to October 2024, with key studies added until April 2025.
- Focuses on an evidence-based and patient-centered approach for acute PE evaluation and management, covering risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment strategies.
- Addresses diagnostic and management strategies including pharmacological therapies, advanced interventional therapies, and in-hospital support for acute PE.