Importance Pulmonary embolism (PE) is characterized by occlusion of blood flow in a
pulmonary artery, typically due to a thrombus that travels from a vein in a lower limb. The …

Pulmonary embolism should be suspected in all patients who present with new or
worsening dyspnea, chest pain, or sustained hypotension without a clear alternative cause …

Study protocol Two separate groups of clinical investigators have provided new information
and divergent approaches to the management of acute pulmonary embolism (PE). In this …

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common problem. Given the significant overlap of symptoms
and si0gns between the presentation of PE and acute coronary syndromes, it becomes clear …

Description: Pulmonary embolism (PE) can be a severe disease and is difficult to diagnose,
given its nonspecific signs and symptoms. Because of this, testing patients with suspected …

An acute pulmonary embolism (aPE) is characterised by occlusion of one or more
pulmonary arteries. Physiological disturbance may be minimal, but often cardiac output …

This clinical policy focuses on critical issues in the evaluation and management of patients
with signs or symptoms of pulmonary embolism (PE). A MEDLINE search for clinical trials …

Background Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and potentially fatal disease that is still
underdiagnosed. The objective of our study was to reappraise the clinical presentation of PE …

Background: Clinical assessment of patients with suspected pulmonary embolus (PE) is
used to estimate the probability of PE and determine what (if any) diagnostic testing is …

Objectives: In a large US sample, this study measured the presentation features, testing,
treatment strategies, and outcomes of patients diagnosed with pulmonary embolism (PE) in …