A Centralized Approach to Blood Clot Care: What Referring Physicians Should Know

In this episode of Better Edge, pulmonologist Maanasi Samant, MD, highlights the multidisciplinary approach to pulmonary embolism (PE) survivorship at Northwestern Medicine Canning Thoracic Institute’s Blood Clot Clinic. The clinic offers structured follow-up for patients recovering from PE, with a focus on persistent symptoms, functional limitation, and early identification of chronic thromboembolic disease, including chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Through standardized post-discharge evaluations, advanced diagnostics, coordinated anticoagulation management, and supportive counseling, the clinic addresses the full spectrum of post-PE syndrome. This comprehensive model supports earlier diagnosis of long-term complications, timely access to advanced therapies, and improved recovery and quality of life, serving as a centralized, evidence-based resource for referring pulmonologists.