Impact of pulmonary embolism response teams on acute pulmonary embolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusions
The PERT group showed an increased use of advanced therapies and a decreased utilisation of IVC filters. This was not associated with increased bleeding. Despite comprising more severe PE patients, there was a trend towards lower mortality in the PERT group.

Source: European Respiratory Review - July 12, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Fleitas Sosa, D., Lehr, A. L., Zhao, H., Roth, S., Lakhther, V., Bashir, R., Cohen, G., Panaro, J., Maldonado, T. S., Horowitz, J., Amoroso, N. E., Criner, G. J., Brosnahan, S. B., Rali, P. Tags: Respiratory clinical practice, Pulmonary vascular disease Reviews Source Type: research