Long-term Complications of Pulmonary Embolism: Which Is the Optimal Follow-Up?
KZ, A., T, C., & P, R. (2026). Long-term Complications of Pulmonary Embolism: Which Is the Optimal Follow-Up?. Heart failure clinics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hfc.2026.02.010
KZ A, T C, P R. Long-term Complications of Pulmonary Embolism: Which Is the Optimal Follow-Up?. Heart failure clinics. 2026; doi: 10.1016/j.hfc.2026.02.010
KZ A, T C, P R. Long-term Complications of Pulmonary Embolism: Which Is the Optimal Follow-Up?[J]. Heart failure clinics. 2026. DOI: 10.1016/j.hfc.2026.02.010.
@article{kz2026,
author = {Abbas KZ and Caton T and Rali P},
title = {Long-term Complications of Pulmonary Embolism: Which Is the Optimal Follow-Up?},
journal = {Heart failure clinics},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.1016/j.hfc.2026.02.010},
note = {PMID: 42309631},
}
TY - JOUR AU - Abbas KZ AU - Caton T AU - Rali P TI - Long-term Complications of Pulmonary Embolism: Which Is the Optimal Follow-Up? T2 - Heart failure clinics PY - 2026 DO - 10.1016/j.hfc.2026.02.010 AN - PMID:42309631 ER -
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is associated with substantial long-term morbidity that extends past initial diagnosis. Patients diagnosed with PE face risks of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, post-PE syndrome, recurrent venous thromboembolism, psychological distress, and impaired quality of life. Optimal follow-up is critical for early recognition and intervention. This article synthesizes contemporary evidence, including guideline recommendations, registry data, and recent clinical studies. The aim of this article is to outline a structured approach to PE follow-up, addressing who should be monitored, when, and with which modalities.