Pulmonary Embolism in a Hospital Setting

What you'll learn

Mechanisms and causes of pulmonary embolism

Anatomy of the venous system and embolism

Diagnostic methods for pulmonary embolism

Risk factors and prevention strategies for DVT

Treatment options for pulmonary embolism

Complications and prognosis of untreated embolism

Webinar Details

Pulmonary embolus is often a cause of unexpected death and illness following routine hospitalizations for surgical and medical conditions. This webinar reviews the causes, and standards of care for diagnosis, and treatment of PE. The expert also covers major areas of departure from the established standards that can lead to litigation.

This highly qualified expert has 30+ years experience in Critical Care Medicine. He is board certified in Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care and Internal Medicine. He received his MD at St. Mary’s Hospital Medical School in London and continued his medical training within the United States at Mount Sinai Hospital and Columbia University – Department of Medicine.

This expert has served as claims advisor and expert witness in local and national cases regarding Critical Care Medicine. He has 25+ publications and conducted extensive research concerning life-threatening illnesses. He has been awarded NY Times Magazine “Super Doctors” in 2013 and New York Magazine “Best Doctors in NY” three times. He is currently the director of the Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine training program for one of the top hospitals in the New York City area.

Who is this for:

Plaintiff attorneys
Trial teams
Medical experts
Plaintiff attorneys on PE cases
Medical malpractice attorneys
Healthcare professionals

Content

Introduction and Speaker Overview

2 Min

Pulmonary Embolism Definition and Pathophysiology

6 Min

Venous Anatomy and Clot Migration

4 Min

Physiologic Impact on Heart and Lungs

6 Min

Clot Formation and Coagulation Cascade

6 Min

Non-Thrombotic Embolism Types

5 Min

Risk Factors and Epidemiology

6 Min

Clinical Presentation Challenges

7 Min

Diagnostic Standards and Imaging

12 Min

Treatment and Anticoagulation

6 Min

Prevention and Prophylaxis

5 Min

Prognosis, Liability, and Q&A

8 Min