Current approaches to risk stratification in choosing the optimal strategy for examination and early treatment of patients with pulmonary embolism

Epidemiological data indicate a high prevalence of pulmonary embolism (PE) and a poor prognosis for this disease. The high rate of adverse outcomes of PE is due to the presence of multiple comorbidities in persons with this pathology and to errors in diagnosis and antithrombotic therapy. The review provides the most modern ideas about pre-test diagnosing patients with suspected PE. Clinical, laboratory, and instrumental risk stratification and early treatment approaches for PE are discussed in detail.