TY - JOUR AU - Radchenko, Christopher AU - Alraiyes, Abdul Hamid AU - Shojaee, Samira PY - 2017 TI - A systematic approach to the management of massive hemoptysis JF - Journal of Thoracic Disease; Vol 9, Supplement 10 (September 12, 2017): Journal of Thoracic Disease (Interventional Pulmonology) Y2 - 2017 KW - N2 - Massive hemoptysis is regarded as a potentially lethal condition that requires immediate attention, and prompt action. Although minor hemoptysis is frequently encountered by most clinicians, massive hemoptysis in far less frequent and most physicians are not prepared to manage this time-sensitive clinical presentation in a systematic and timely fashion. Critical initial steps in management need to be implemented in an expedited fashion, such that patients may have a chance at a more definitive treatment. In this article, we review the definition, vascular anatomy, etiology, diagnostic evaluation, epidemiology and prognostic markers of massive hemoptysis. A systematic approach to management, stabilization and treatment options is followed. An algorithm is proposed for the management of massive hemoptysis and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach is emphasized. UR - https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/15576