Perioperative Pulmonary Embolism Prevention and Treatment

Abstract

All perioperative patients are at an increased risk of pulmonary embolism and venous thromboembolism. Perioperative massive Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Clinical outcomes have been shown to be improved by a high index of suspicion, prompt recognition, and aggressive intervention. It is important that healthcare providers recognize perioperative PE and know prevention and treatment options. Many medical societies have published guideline recommendations for management of PE. In this review, we will focus on perioperative acute PE treatment and prevention to implement guideline recommendations for optimizing management of acute PE. Keywords: Pulmonary Embolism; Diagnosis; Thrombolytic agents; Prevention Introduction