In the era of DOACs, risk for CTEPH following pulmonary embolism is affected by multiple factors, including gender and heart load.

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In many cases, chronic clot from a previous DVT may be present with acute clot as well. Thrombolysis is generally effective only on acute or subacute clot; therefore, incomplete lysis may be seen ...