RESUMEN
Acute pulmonary embolism (APE) is considered a cardiovascular emergency and is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Pulmonary embolism diagnosis has to be made early in the course of the disease and its management installed immediately. Pulmonary embolism management includes hemodynamic support, anticoagulation, thrombolysis and embolectomy. We present an overview of the treatment of APE.
Asunto(s)
Embolia Pulmonar/terapia , Enfermedad Aguda , Anticoagulantes/uso terapéutico , Embolectomía , Humanos , Guías de Práctica Clínica como Asunto , Terapia TrombolíticaRESUMEN
La tromboembolia pulmonar (TEP) es considerada como una urgencia cardiovascular, representa una de las principales causas de morbilidad y mortalidad en pacientes hospitalizados. El diagnóstico debe realizarse lo más tempranamente posible, y su tratamiento instaurarse de manera inmediata. El manejo de la embolia pulmonar aguda, incluye medidas de soporte, apoyo hemodinámico, utilización de anticoagulantes y en el caso del paciente inestable, trombólisis o embolectomía. En el presente artículo, se revisan las generalidades en el tratamiento de los pacientes con TEP.
Acute pulmonary embolism (APE) is considered a cardiovascular emergency and is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Pulmonary embolism diagnosis has to be made early in the course of the disease and its management installed immediately. Pulmonary embolism management includes hemodynamic support, anticoagulation, thrombolysis and embolectomy. We present an overview of the treatment of APE.