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case_images: Activation flow chart of MGH's PERT.. Note: Courtesy of MGH.. Abbreviations: MGH, Massachusetts General Hospital; PERT, pulmonary embolism response team; PE, pulmonary embolus; HIPAA, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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case_images: MGH PERT has accepted consults for suspected PE (eg, patients presenting with protean cardiopulmonary symptoms or undifferentiated shock) or PE of any severity; thus, one of the fellows' key roles is to confirm the diagnosis of PE and confirm PE-risk stratification (into low risk, intermediate risk, or high risk; Figure 2).
case_images: Activation flow chart of NYU's PERT.. Note: Courtesy of NYU's PERT.. Abbreviations: NYU, New York University; PERT, pulmonary embolism response team; PE, pulmonary embolus; IR, interventional radiology.
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case_images: The critical care intensivist then assesses the patient in person and convenes again with the multidisciplinary team when necessary (Figure 3).
case_images: Activation flow chart of Vanderbilt University's PERT.. Abbreviations: PERT, pulmonary embolism response team; PE, pulmonary embolism; VUMC, Vanderbilt University Medical Center; CVICU, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
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case_images: After all the relevant data are reviewed and discussed, the treatment best suited to the particular patient's needs is provided (Figure 4).