Acute Pulmonary Embolism - A Clinical Review.

ABSTRACT

Acute pulmonary embolism is a life threatening condition with a high mortality rate. If diagnosed early, the patient outcome is better. Therefore, early assessment, diagnosis and appropriate treatment are a key to successful management of the patient. This article discusses two (2) cases of acute pulmonary embolism of different aetiologies and also undertakes a review of the literature with regards to classification systems, risk stratification, diagnostic tools and recent advances in management of pulmonary embolism.