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ReviewClinical medicine (London, England)2025

Is pulmonary embolism a chronic disease?

Gerard Gurumurthy, Lianna Reynolds, Kerstin de Wit, Lara N Roberts, Jecko Thachil

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Review in Clinical medicine (London, England), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Observational
  2. Antithrombotic therapy at the end-of-life-continue or stop?Research and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis · 2026
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  3. Thrombotic complications of glucocorticoids and anabolic steroids.Research and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Gerard GurumurthyUniversity of Manchester, Manchester, UK. Electronic address: gerard.gurumurthy@student.manchester.ac.uk.
Lianna ReynoldsPaediatric Haematology, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Manchester, UK.
Kerstin de WitDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada; Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
Lara N RobertsKing's Thrombosis Centre, Department of Haematological Medicine, King's College Hospital NHS, Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom; Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
Jecko ThachilMAHSC Professor, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is often regarded as an acute disorder, yet emerging evidence underscores its chronic trajectory. Many survivors endure long-term complications, including recurrent thrombosis, persistent dyspnoea and psychosocial challenges. These sequelae impair functional capacity and quality of life long after the initial event. To address these issues, we suggest that clinicians should adopt an integrated, multidisciplinary model that includes risk stratification for recurrence, structured follow-up, exercise rehabilitation, and support for psychological challenges. Recognising the potential chronic sequalae of PE ultimately fosters comprehensive care aimed at reducing morbidity and improving long-term outcomes for survivors.

Indexed as

Pulmonary EmbolismChronic DiseaseHumansQuality of LifeChronic thromboembolic diseaseChronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH)Post-pulmonary embolism syndromePulmonary embolism

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PMID40349931
PMCPMC12153374

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