In this episode, we welcome Dr. Reinier Van Tonder, Medical Director of a 60,000 visit ED and also the ED's point of contact of the PERT Team, to present and discuss a challenging PE case he saw in the ED. Dr. Van Tonder will talk through the evidence based decision making of the case, the treatment plan and the patient outcomes. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the complexities of diagnosing and managing VTE, as Dr. Van Tonder shares his expertise on navigating these challenging cases in the ED.

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In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Christopher Kabrhel, an Emergency Physician and leading clot researcher at Massachusetts General Hospital, to explore the groundbreaking PERT (Pulmonary Embolism Response Team) approach. Dr. Kabrhel explains how PERT teams were established, their crucial role in managing PE cases, and the profound impact they have on patient outcomes. Whether you're a healthcare professional or just interested in medical advancements, this conversation offers valuable insights into how collaborative, multidisciplinary care can make a life-saving difference.

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In this episode, we chat with Dr. Christopher Kabrhel, an Emergency Physician and leading expert in clot research at Massachusetts General Hospital, about the complexities of managing pulmonary embolism (PE). Dr. Kabrhel breaks down the process of risk stratification, offering practical insights on how to assess PE severity and determine the appropriate treatment options. From understanding when to escalate care to selecting advanced therapies, this conversation is essential for anyone involved in the care of PE patients.

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Join us as we sit down with Dr. Laura Westafer, Emergency Physician and PE Researcher at Baystate Medical Center, to discuss best practices for managing low-risk VTE patients. 💡

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Westafer shares practical tips for treatment, addresses the challenges of safely discharging patients, and breaks down the latest research on PE emergency care. Don't miss this deep dive into the current state of VTE management!

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Peter Steel, Vice Chair of Clinical Services at Weill Cornell in New York City. Dr. Steel discusses the exciting frontier of care transitions for the VTE patient population.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jeff Kline, an Emergency Physician and the Associate Chair of Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Wayne State University. Dr. Kline has conducted extensive research on VTE care over many years and is here to share his insights on the current direction of the data.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Kelly Bookman, Senior Medical Director for the Emergency Department Service Line at UCHealth, which spans multiple sites across Colorado. Dr. Bookman has spearheaded several projects focused on embedding clinical decision support pathways at the point of care for VTE patients. She discusses how these pathways have streamlined processes, enabling quicker calculations, efficient note-taking, and seamless order placements. Learn more about E-QUAL here: https://www.acep.org/administration/quality/equal/emergency-quality-network-e-qual/ Have feedback on today’s episode or want to reach out to the team? Email us at [email protected].

In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Bo Stubblefield, an Emergency Physician at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, who brings a wealth of knowledge from his research on VTE. Dr. Stubblefield will discuss current anticoagulation guidelines and recommendations, address challenging cases, and offer tips to help translate the science to the bedside.

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In this episode, we're joined by Bill Malcolm, ACEP's Program Director of Data Quality and Science, who brings a compelling perspective as both a recent VTE patient and a key contributor to developing VTE quality metrics. He shares his firsthand journey of receiving treatment in the ED while actively shaping the very measures that represent the care received by patients like himself.

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"On today's episode, we introduce the VTE series of Qual-ED, led by Drs. Arjun Venkatesh and John Sather. We discuss what you can expect throughout this series, why VTE care is important in emergency medicine, and the importance of developing and utilizing VTE quality metrics.

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