Special Focus Session

SF 11a - Acute pulmonary embolism: what is new?

February 27, 16:00 - 17:30 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction
20 min
Treatment of the acute pulmonary embolism: strategies and guidelines
  1. To learn about guidelines in PA embolism.
  2. To appreciate which is the best strategy.
  3. To understand how to manage patients.
20 min
Imaging, the new developments: DECT and MRI
  1. To learn about different methods and techniques of acquisition.
  2. To appreciate the use of imaging in different hemodynamic conditions.
  3. To understand which is the best imaging strategy.
20 min
New devices, better results: current data on the interventional procedures for pulmonary embolism
  1. To learn about devices.
  2. To appreciate the best use of devices.
  3. To understand which and when to use devices.
10 min
Cases presentation: my best cases
  1. To learn about indications.
  2. To appreciate how to propose to MDT.
  3. To understand the usefulness of treatment.
15 min
Panel discussion: Will the new results in interventional therapy lead to a change in guidelines? Are we ready for the future workload?