A Study of Mobility Outcomes in Post-Pulmonary Embolic Disease

Eligibility Criteria

• * Intraluminal filling defect in segmental or larger vessels on computed tomography pulmonary angiography or high-probability ventilation/perfusion scan AND
• * Evidence of right ventricular enlargement by computed tomography (RV to LV ratio \>1) or echocardiography; and/or right ventricular dysfunction by transthoracic echocardiography. These imaging characteristics must be in the setting of acute PE rather than explained by a prior chronic condition.
• * Intraluminal filling defect in segmental or larger vessels on computed tomography pulmonary angiography or high-probability ventilation/perfusion scan AND
• * Evidence of right ventricular enlargement by computed tomography (RV to LV ratio \>1) or echocardiography; and/or right ventricular dysfunction by transthoracic echocardiography. These imaging characteristics must be in the setting of acute PE rather than explained by a prior chronic condition; AND
• * Hypotension (systolic blood pressure \< 90 mm Hg sustained for more than 15 minutes; or requiring vasopressors) or cardiogenic shock due to acute pulmonary embolism.
• * Inability to ambulate independently, which is necessary to perform 6MWD (may be self-reported or as deemed by physical therapy during inpatient evaluation).
• * If patient requires supplemental oxygen during ambulation, this does not exclude patient from participation and will be noted during eCRF.
• * Prior history of pulmonary embolism
• * History of CTEPH or pulmonary arterial hypertension
• * Unable to read a questionnaire in English
• * Unable to return for baseline, 3- or 6-month follow-up visit
• * Pregnancy-associated pulmonary embolism
• * Life expectancy \<1 year based on comorbidities
• * Unable/unwilling to provide informed written consent