Right ventricular responses to massive and submassive pulmonary embolism

Christian Castillo; Victor F Tapson

doi:10.1016/j.ccl.2012.03.003

Right ventricular responses to massive and submassive pulmonary embolism

Cardiol Clin. 2012 May;30(2):233-41. doi: 10.1016/j.ccl.2012.03.003.

Authors

Christian Castillo¹, Victor F Tapson

Affiliation

¹ Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Box 2634 DUMC, Durham, NC 27710, USA.

PMID: 22548814
DOI: 10.1016/j.ccl.2012.03.003

Abstract

It is critically important to quickly recognize and treat acute pulmonary embolism (PE). Submassive and massive PEs are associated with right ventricular (RV) dysfunction and may culminate in RV failure, cardiac arrest, and death. A rapid and coordinated diagnostic and management approach can maximize success and save lives.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Acute Disease
Aged
Cardiac Imaging Techniques
Dyspnea / etiology
Dyspnea / physiopathology
Hemodynamics / physiology
Humans
Hypoxia / etiology
Hypoxia / physiopathology
Male
Pulmonary Embolism / diagnosis
Pulmonary Embolism / physiopathology*
Pulmonary Embolism / therapy
Risk Factors
Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / diagnosis
Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / physiopathology*
Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / therapy