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In intermediate-risk PE, adding US-CDT to anticoagulation reduced a composite adverse clinical outcome within 7 d.

Annals of internal medicine·July 1, 2026·PMID 42407064

Why it matters

Intermediate-risk PE carries a substantial risk of early decompensation despite anticoagulation. This trial clarifies that US-CDT can improve short-term outcomes, offering a targeted intervention for emergency physicians and cardiologists managing these patients.

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