2026 AHA/ACC guideline for the evaluation and management of acute pulmonary embolism in adults
- Journal
- Journal of hospital medicine (Q1)
- Published
- 3 September 2026
- Study design
- Practice guideline / consensus
- Evidence level
- Level 1, High (CEBM 1c)
- Authors
- Nilesh Patel
- PMID
- 42693678
- DOI
- 10.1002/jhm.70458
Why clinicians should know about it
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Abstract
Guideline Title: 2026 AHA/ACC/ACCP/ACEP/CHEST/SCAI/SHM/SIR/SVM/SVN Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Adults. Release Date: February 19, 2026. Prior Version(s): None; de novo guideline. Developer: American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines, in collaboration with multiple partner societies including the Society of Hospital Medicine. Target Population: Adults aged 18 years or older with acute pulmonary embolism.
Abstract as published, via PubMed.
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