Patient Profile: Melissa Korn

Audio from the recent webinar Pulmonary Embolism Decoded: Dissecting Myths with Evidence presented by the PERT Trainee Council on June 23, 2026.

Audio from recent webinar, sponsored by Angiodynamics.  This webinar focuses on optimizing the overall efficiency of the thrombectomy procedure for pulmonary embolism (PE), with an emphasis on the AlphaVac Mechanical Thrombectomy System. Experts will explore strategies for managing blood loss during the procedure, improving patient outcomes, and streamlining workflow for faster, more effective treatment. The session will highlight how the AlphaVac system can enhance these aspects, leading to better recovery and more efficient clinical practices in PE management. Featuring the following speakers: Dr. Sabah Butty  Dr. Peter Monteleone Dr. Brian Stegman

Audio from the recent PERT webinar.  In this virtual program, a multidisciplinary panel of leaders in pulmonary embolism will examine the results and real-world impact of the recent HI-PEITHO data release. This multi-country, multi-center landmark RCT was designed and conducted in partnership between society, industry, and academia to achieve impactful results through robust study design and large patient population to address the biggest questions in pulmonary embolism care today. 

Join us for a discussion with Soophia Naydenov and Melissa Korn, Deputy Bureau Chief of Media at the Wall Street Journal as she describes her experience with pulmonary embolism, post-spinal surgery.

In this episode, PERT President-Elect Dr. Mahir Elder and PERT Past-President Dr. Robert Lookstein, discuss the STORM-PE trial, from its inception to its impact on the field of pulmonary embolism.

In this episode, a multidisciplinary panel of PE experts take learners on a deep dive into Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Listen as they cover the latest in DVT diagnosis and treatment, exploring both clinical considerations and ever-evolving approaches.

Tune in to this episode of PERTCast to hear Dr. Rachel Rosovsky (PERT Past President) and Brian Shensky (Database Developer and Analysis) explore The PERT Consortium® PERC Database, from onboarding to benchmarking and optimal care.