# Pulmonary Embolism Triage: When to Do What

## TL;DR

This paper discusses how to decide the best treatment for pulmonary embolism based on patient risk and symptoms.

## Contribution

The paper introduces key points for triaging pulmonary embolism using risk stratification and cor pulmonale assessment.

## Key findings

- Massive pulmonary embolism risk stratification helps identify patients with cor pulmonale.
- New treatments offer benefits for specific patient populations depending on their presentation.
- Anticoagulation remains standard, but alternatives are available for high-risk cases.

## Abstract

Anticoagulation has been the standard therapy for treating pulmonary embolism. However, newly developed pharmacological and interventional treatment options have been shown to provide benefit for certain patient populations, depending on how they present. This column highlights the use of massive pulmonary embolism risk stratification in determining the presence of cor pulmonale and offers several key points to remember when caring for patients with a pulmonary embolism.