Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Author: Hu Daqi
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Publication Date: 2002-03-01
Features: Pulmonary embolism is a common cardiovascular disease. It has a high incidence rate, a high rate of missed and misdiagnosed cases, and a high mortality rate without treatment. The mortality rate significantly decreases after a clear diagnosis and proper treatment. Currently, there is a lack of awareness of pulmonary embolism in China, with a low rate of correct diagnosis and a high rate of misdiagnosis. This guide provides concise discussions on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, etiology, course, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of acute pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolism is a pulmonary circulation disorder caused by the obstruction of pulmonary arteries or their branches by endogenous or exogenous thrombi, leading to pulmonary hemorrhage or necrosis, which is referred to as infarction. Pulmonary embolism is a common cardiovascular disease. It has the following characteristics:
① High incidence rate — It ranks second among cardiovascular diseases after coronary heart disease and hypertension, equivalent to half the incidence rate of acute myocardial infarction.
② Prone to missed and misdiagnosed cases — There is a lack of awareness of pulmonary embolism in China, with a low rate of correct diagnosis and a missed diagnosis rate as high as below 80%.
③ High mortality rate without treatment — It can reach up to 20%–30%, with the mortality rate ranking third, only after tumors and acute myocardial infarction.
④ Significantly lower mortality rate after clear diagnosis and treatment — It can be reduced to 2%–8%.
The content of this book is comprehensive, with an easy-to-understand and lucid explanation. It is scientific, theoretical, and practical, making it a valuable reference for medical professionals and patients. This guide provides concise discussions on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, etiology, course, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of acute pulmonary embolism. Professor Hu Daqi and others translated this guide, hoping that through it, clinicians can understand the current research status of pulmonary embolism, further standardize the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary embolism, reduce the rates of missed and misdiagnosed cases, ensure that more patients receive timely diagnosis and treatment, and lower the disability and mortality rates of pulmonary embolism.