Show Notes
Review the latest 2026 AHA/ACC multisociety pulmonary embolism guidelines with us, including risk stratification, new clinical categories, acute and extended anticoagulation, advanced therapies, follow-ups, and more. We are joined by Drs. Cyrus Askin and Nick Mark from Critical Care Time! Claim CME for this episode here: https://ce.vcuhealth.org/curbsiders! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME
Show Segments
Intro
Initial assessment and diagnostic approach to PE
Evolution of PE classification systems
Acute PE treatment
Advanced therapies
Duration of anticoagulation
Post-discharge follow-up
Chronic thromboembolic disease
Outro
Credits
Producer, writer, show notes, infographic, and cover art: Edison Jyang, MD
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD,MBA,FACP
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Cyrus Askin, MD; Nick Mark, MD
Disclosures
Dr. Cyrus Askin reports financial disclosures with Astra Zeneca, Speakers Bureau. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.
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