Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Practice: Multidisciplinary Perspectives on the 2026 AHA Guidelines
The Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine is pleased to introduce PERT in Practice, a new interdisciplinary educational series focused on the evaluation and management of pulmonary embolism. The Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) brings together expertise from multiple specialties to provide rapid assessment, risk stratification, and advanced treatment for patients with acute pulmonary embolism. With this series, the division aims to create a forum where clinicians across WashU Medicine can discuss challenging cases, emerging therapies, and evolving approaches to PE care.
Each of these web-based conferences will highlight real clinical scenarios and provide an opportunity for discussion among colleagues from pulmonary and critical care, cardiology, emergency medicine, vascular medicine, hematology, radiology, interventional specialties, and other disciplines involved in PE care. PERT in Practice is designed to be interactive and collaborative, with the goal of strengthening connections across departments while sharing perspectives that improve the care of patients with pulmonary embolism.
(from left) Drs. Kavali, Sanfilippo, Yusen
Featured Panelists:
- Pavan K. Kavali, MD
Associate Professor of Radiology
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology - Kristen M. Sanfilippo, MD, MPHS
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Hematology - Roger D. Yusen, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Dr. Naydenov
Host & Moderator:
- Soophia Naydenov, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Faculty, fellows, and trainees from across WashU Medicine are warmly invited to participate in this important educational endeavor. The first presentation will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and will recur on a quarterly basis. Attendees will be asked to complete a brief survey following each presentation to provide feedback and support metrics.
At this time, there is no CME offered.
WashU Medicine is committed to inclusion. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at least 48 hours in advance at 314-273-6789 or pulmonary@wustl.edu.