PERT (Pulmonary Embolism Response Team)

A Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) is a specialized group of healthcare professionals who quickly coordinate to diagnose and treat pulmonary embolisms—serious blood clots blocking the lungs' arteries. When a patient shows signs of a pulmonary embolism, PERT rapidly evaluates the situation, combines expertise from fields like emergency medicine, cardiology, and radiology, and develops an individualized treatment plan. Their goal is to stabilize the patient, minimize lung damage, and improve outcomes through prompt, expert care, often involving advanced interventions such as clot removal or medication.