Thrombolytics for Patients with Acute or Massive Pulmonary Embolisms: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines

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What is the clinical effectiveness of thrombolytics for the treatment of adults with acute or emergent massive pulmonary embolism?
What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding thrombolytics in managing adult patients with acute or emergent massive pulmonary embolism?

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Three systematic reviews with meta-analyses, seven meta-analyses, five randomized controlled trials, and one non-randomized study were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of thrombolytics for the treatment of adults with acute or emergent massive pulmonary embolism. Three evidenced-based guidelines were identified regarding thrombolytics in managing adult patients with acute or emergent massive pulmonary embolism.

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