Pulmonary Embolism Center of Excellence: Putting It All Together

Scott H Visovatti

doi:10.1016/j.iccl.2023.03.006

Pulmonary Embolism Center of Excellence: Putting It All Together

Interv Cardiol Clin. 2023 Jul;12(3):393-398. doi: 10.1016/j.iccl.2023.03.006. Epub 2023 Apr 28.

Author

Scott H Visovatti¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Ohio State University, Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, 473 West 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. Electronic address: Scott.visovatti@osumc.edu.

PMID: 37290842
DOI: 10.1016/j.iccl.2023.03.006

Abstract

Center of excellence (COE) designations are generally used to identify programs with expertise in a specific area of medicine. Meeting criteria for a COE may result in advantages including improved clinical outcomes, marketing advantages, and improved financial performance. However, criteria for COE designations are highly variable, and they are granted by a wide variety of entities. The diagnosis and treatment of both acute pulmonary emboli and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension are disciplines that require multidisciplinary expertise, highly coordinated care, specialized technology and advanced skillsets gained through high patient volumes.

Keywords: CTEPH; Expert center; Pulmonary embolism; Pulmonary hypertension.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Angioplasty, Balloon*
Chronic Disease
Humans
Hypertension, Pulmonary* / diagnosis
Pulmonary Embolism* / diagnosis
Pulmonary Embolism* / therapy
Risk Factors