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Published: February 19, 2026
First AHA/ACC acute pulmonary embolism guideline: prompt diagnosis and treatment are key
A new clinical classification system to assess the severity of an acute pulmonary embolism, a condition in which a blood clot blocks the arteries in the lungs, and recommendations to guide treatment strategies are detailed in the new 2026 joint guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology
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Acute Pulmonary Embolism Clinical Categories
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Mark Creager ,M.D., FAHA
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Dr. Creager is a past president of the American Heart Association,
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Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Dr. Creager is a past president of the American Heart Association,
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Dr. Creager on pulmonary embolism symptoms
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Dr. Creager on pulmonary embolism symptoms
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Dr. Creager defines Pulmonary Embolism
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Dr. Creager defines Pulmonary Embolism
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Dr. Creager on potential reasons for PE
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Dr. Creager on potential reasons for PE
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Dr. Creager on treating acute pulmonary embolism
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Dr. Creager on treating acute pulmonary embolism
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Dr. Creager on risk of another PE including pregnancy
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Dr. Creager on risk of another PE including pregnancy
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Dr. Creager on pulmonary embolism and staying active
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
News release
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Dr. Creager on pulmonary embolism and staying active
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Dr. Creager on PE risk and traveling
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
News release
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Dr. Creager on PE risk and traveling
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Dr. Creager on PE and DVT
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
News release
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Dr. Creager on PE and DVT
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
News release
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Dr. Creager on follow-up after a PE
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
News release
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Dr. Creager on follow-up after a PE
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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Dr. Creager on diagnosing pulmonary embolism
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
News release
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Dr. Creager on diagnosing pulmonary embolism
Mark A. Creager, M.D, FAHA, FACC, a professor of medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire, and director emeritus of the Heart and Vascular Center at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, New Hampshire is Chair of the guideline writing committee for the first clinical practice guideline on acute pulmonary embolism (PE) from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.
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