determination and the implementation of preventive, diagnostic or therapeutic medical
strategies. However, the ESC Guidelines do not override in any way whatsoever the …

Aims Patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) classified as low risk by the Pulmonary
Embolism Severity Index (PESI), its simplified version (sPESI), or the Hestia criteria may be …

The task of developing ESC Guidelines covers not only the integration of the most recent
research, but also the creation of educational tools and implementation programmes for the …

Pulmonary embolism is the third most common cause of death from cardiovascular disease
after heart attack and stroke. Sequelae occurring after venous thromboembolism include …

Background Many computed tomography (CT) parameters have been proposed as potential
predictors of outcome in acute pulmonary embolism. We sought to summarize available …

Purpose We analyzed the efficacy of a point-of-care ultrasonographic protocol, based on a
focused multiorgan examination, for the diagnostic process of symptomatic, non-traumatic …

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has proposed an updated risk stratification
model for death in patients with acute pulmonary embolism based on clinical scores …

Aims Patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) at low risk for short-term death are
candidates for home treatment or short-hospital stay. We aimed at determining whether the …

Objectives: The goal of the study was to evaluate the prognostic value of echocardiographic
indices of right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) for prediction of pulmonary embolism–related …

Rationale: Not all patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) have a high risk of an
adverse short-term outcome. Objectives: This prospective cohort study aimed to develop a …