Tuberc Respir Dis.  2013 Sep;75(3):89-94.

Respiratory Review of 2013: Pulmonary Thromboembolism

• Hwang HG
• Schulman S

Abstract

Pulmonary embolism (PE), which can originate as a consequence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is the most frequent and potentially fatal venous thromboembolic event. Despite the fact that the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in Asians is lower than that in the Western populations, a recent epidemiologic study demonstrates an increasing incidence of VTE in the Korean population. Anticoagulants, including low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and vitamin K antagonist (VKAs), have been the main treatments for PE, however, recently new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) were introduced. We will review how well patients with PE can be managed with the existing anticoagulants and NOACs along with the time span of treatment, which still pose some challenges for clinicians.

Keyword

Pulmonary Embolism; Anticoagulantsand

MeSH Terms

Anticoagulants
Asian Continental Ancestry Group
Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight
Humans
Incidence
Pulmonary Embolism
Venous Thromboembolism
Venous Thrombosis
Vitamin K
Anticoagulants
Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight
Vitamin K

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