Manitha, KRavindra, G2017-01-182017-01-182017-01Manitha K, Ravindra G. Acute Pulmonary Embolism - A Clinical Review. Annals of International Medical and Dental Research. 2017 Jan-Feb; 3(1): 8-13.http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/182009Acute pulmonary embolism is a life threatening condition with a high mortality rate. If diagnosed early, the patient outcome is better. Therefore, early assessment, diagnosis and appropriate treatment are a key to successful management of the patient. This article discusses two (2) cases of acute pulmonary embolism of different aetiologies and also undertakes a review of the literature with regards to classification systems, risk stratification, diagnostic tools and recent advances in management of pulmonary embolism.enAcute pulmonary embolismetiologydeep venous thrombosismanagementArticle