Saint Mary’s Physician Contributes to National Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pulmonary Embolism

Saint Mary’s is proud to announce that Sabeeda Kadavath, MD, interventional cardiologist, contributed to the development of the 2026 AHA/ACC/ACCP/ACEP/CHEST/SCAI/SHM/SIR/SVM/SVN Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Adults. 

The guideline, developed by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) in collaboration with multiple national specialty organizations, provides evidence-based recommendations to physicians and healthcare providers caring for patients with acute pulmonary embolism. These guidelines serve as an important foundation for clinical decision support tools, performance measures and quality improvement initiatives across the country. 

Dr. Kadavath was selected to participate alongside national leaders in cardiovascular medicine and related specialties. In a formal acknowledgement letter to Saint Mary’s leadership, the ACC and AHA expressed their sincere thanks for Dr. Kadavath’s participation and recognized the significance of her contribution to this national effort. 

“Participation in national guideline development reflects a commitment to advancing cardiovascular care not only within our hospital, but across the country,” said Casey Willis, Chief Executive Officer of Saint Mary’s. “We are proud of Dr. Kadavath’s leadership and dedication to improving patient outcomes.” 

Clinical practice guidelines from the ACC and AHA are widely used by healthcare professionals to inform patient care and establish best practices in cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Kadavath’s involvement ensures that Saint Mary’s remains connected to the latest research, clinical standards and collaborative efforts shaping heart and vascular care nationwide.