European journal of internal medicine
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Eur. J. Intern. Med. · Feb 2022
EditorialPulmonary embolism - An EFIM guideline critical appraisal and adaptation for practicing clinicians.
Several trials have been conducted in the last decades that challenged the management of patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) in terms of diagnosis and treatment. Updated international clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) endorsed the evidence from these trials. The aim of this document was to adapt recommendations from existing CPGs to assist physicians in decision making concerning specific and complex scenarios related to acute PE. ⋯ By the use of proper methodology for the adaptation process, this document offers a simple and updated guide for practicing clinicians dealing with complex patients.