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Management of Massive Pulmonary Embolism

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Define massive pulmonary embolism (MPE). Understand the hemodynamic and pulmonary gas exchange abnormalities associated with MPE. Recognize the different treatment options available for patients with MPE.

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  1. Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, USA

    Nelson B. Ferrer MD

  2. Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, USA

    Gilbert E. D’Alonzo DO

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  1. School of Medicine, Temple University, N. Broad St. 3420, Philadelphia, 19140, USA

    Gerard J. Criner

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    Rodger E. Barnette

  3. School of Medicine, Temple University, N. Broad St. 3420, Philadelphia, 19140, USA

    Gilbert E. D'Alonzo

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Ferrer, N.B., D’Alonzo, G.E. (2010). Management of Massive Pulmonary Embolism. In: Criner, G., Barnette, R., D'Alonzo, G. (eds) Critical Care Study Guide. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-77452-7_17

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