Module 8: Advanced Therapies
Evaluate eligibility for PERT activation, systemic thrombolysis, catheter-directed therapy, and surgical embolectomy based on PE category.
Advanced reperfusion therapies (systemic thrombolysis, catheter-directed procedures, surgical embolectomy, VA-ECMO) are reserved for Category D and E patients with hemodynamic compromise.
Source: 2026 AHA/ACC PE Guideline, Sections 4.3–4.5, Figure 3
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