Early Exercise-Based Rehabilitation in Patients Hospitalized for Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Participants in the intervention group will receive a patient-tailored early (i.e., within 4 weeks of PE diagnosis) EBR program, comprising 16-18 sessions of supervised aerobic exercise and resistance/strength training at local outpatient rehabilitation centers, along with 2 PE-related educational sessions at 2 and 6 weeks of rehabilitation. Participants will receive comprehensive information on the purpose of EBR and each of its components, reassurance on its safety, and education on self-monitoring. Furthermore, physiotherapists will tailor the training based on specific capabilities, focusing on areas of weakness.