Left Ventricle Stroke Volume and Pulmonary Artery systolic Pressure as Predictors of adverse events in patients with Pulmonary Embolism

Document Type : Review Articles

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1 Professor of cardiovascular medicine Faculty of Medicine - Benha University

2 Assistant Professor of cardiovascular medicine Faculty of Medicine - Benha University

3 Lecturer of cardiovascular medicine Faculty of Medicine - Benha University

4 Department of cardiovascular medicine Faculty of Medicine - Benha University

10.21608/bjas.2025.353290.1573

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Background: Pulmonary embolism is a severe, acute condition that can immediately threatens life. It happens when an artery in the lungs is blocked by a material that enters the bloodstream from another area of the body. This substance is typically caused by a blood clot in the pelvis or legs. When an artery supplying the lungs becomes blocked, it can cause serious harm and even death. Pulmonary embolism, the world's third leading cause of cardiovascular death, requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent potentially lethal consequences. PE's varied clinical presentation might make it harder to diagnose and, consequently, delay the start of life-saving therapies. To address these challenges, a number of risk scoring systems and diagrams have been created to evaluate the clinical likelihood of PE based on history, physical examination, and test results. Objective: In comparison to PESI and Bova scores, the index of pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) The left ventricular stroke volume (LVSV) is reviewed in this review article for its potential to predict adverse clinical outcomes in patients with pulmonary embolism. Conclusions: One of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality is pulmonary embolism (PE), a potentially lethal condition. PE has seen numerous advancements in recent years, necessitating a thorough evaluation of their effects on patient care. Despite PE being one of the world's leading causes of death, there are still issues with treatment and follow-up. The consensus methods for the multidisciplinary approach to acute PE diagnosis, prognosis, and follow-up are described in this paper.

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Benha Journal of Applied Sciences
Volume 10, Issue 5 - Serial Number 5
Medical and Health Sciences:
May 2025
Pages 95-106

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