443. Pulmonary Embolism: The Modern Approach to Pulmonary Embolism Care with Dr. Kenneth Rosenfield

Pulmonary embolism (PE) management has shifted from fragmented, siloed treatment to a multidisciplinary, team-based model known as the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT). Dr. Kenneth Rosenfield, a pioneer in this field, explains that PE is a "great masquerader" that often goes unrecognized, leading to significant gaps in evidence and long-term follow-up compared to myocardial infarction or stroke. The PERT model addresses these gaps by uniting diverse specialists to standardize care, improve risk stratification, and facilitate rapid, evidence-based decision-making. The PERT Consortium now serves as a global hub for data collection, housing the largest PE database, and provides a framework for Centers of Excellence. This collaborative approach not only improves patient outcomes and survival rates but also offers professional development opportunities for trainees and clinicians eager to advance the field of vascular medicine.