PE, Afib, cognitive function, EKG and syncope

TT HealthWatch - Sept. 4, 2026
Elizabeth Tracey and Dr. Richard Lange

This week's topics include treatment for PE, QOL outcomes for Afib tx, preserving cognitive function, and EKG monitoring and syncope.

Program notes:

0:44 EKG monitoring and syncope

1:45 No difference when monitored

2:45 Why not try monitoring?

3:13 Catheter directed thrombolysis in PE

4:14 Composite of death from any cause

5:14 Assessment for intermediate or high risk

6:16 Treatment not onerous

6:45 Afib ablation versus sham

7:45 Did not improve quality of life

8:45 Preprocedure assessment of psychological state?

9:13 Digital intervention to protect cognitive health

10:13 Verbal reasoning at 12 months

11:13 As long as internet is available

12:15 What happens at five-year follow-up

13:09 End

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