[When will a patient with pulmonary embolism be fit to go home?].

Most of the patients with pulmonary embolism have in Finland been treated in inpatient wards, there is much to be learned about the identification of patients with low risk of death. The assessment is based on clinical factors. Circulation should furthermore be stable without any signs of increased workload of the right side of the heart. Appropriate patient education and case-specific follow-up must be taken care of. Direct oral anticoagulants are a good alternative to low molecular weight heparin and warfarin therapy.