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Aims Controversial reports exist in the literature regarding the prognostic role and
therapeutic implications of syncope in patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE). We …

Background The prevalence of pulmonary embolism among patients hospitalized for
syncope is not well documented, and current guidelines pay little attention to a diagnostic …

Abstract In the Emergency Medicine setting, D-dimer is currently employed in the diagnostic
assessment of suspected venous thromboembolism and aortic syndrome. The nonspecific …

Introduction Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a cardiopulmonary condition that can be fatal. PE
can lead to sudden cardiovascular collapse and is potentially life-threatening, necessitating …

Background Syncope and pre-syncope are well-known symptoms of acute pulmonary
embolism (PE). However, data about their impact on short-term mortality are scant. We …

The association between heart rate variability (HRV) and mortality risk of acute pulmonary
embolism (APE), as well as its association with right ventricular (RV) overload is not well …

Study objective Syncope is a presenting symptom in 10% to 20% of patients with pulmonary
embolism. We perform a meta-analysis to clarify the prognostic value of syncope on short …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) has a wide range of clinical presentations. Deep venous
thrombosis may occur in upper or lower extremities or in visceral veins. Extremity deep …

Abstract Adenosine 5′-triphiosphate (ATP) is released from cells under physiologic and
pathophysiologic conditions. Extracellular ATP acts as an autocrine and paracrine agent …