Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a well-established complication of trauma.
So far, the factors that are related to early post-traumatic pulmonary embolism (PE) …

Trauma-induced pulmonary thromboembolism is the second leading cause of death in
severe trauma patients. Primary fibrinolytic hyperactivity combined with hemorrhage and …

Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a well-established complication of trauma.
Recent studies suggest that pulmonary embolism (PE) may occur very early, and even …

Background Trauma patients are at high risk of Venous thromboembolism (VTE), but
compared to well-established deep venous thrombosis (DVT), data specifically evaluating …

Background We sought to evaluate the clinical characteristics and risk factors for early
versus late pulmonary embolism (PE) in trauma patients. Methods This was a retrospective …

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S3854 jtd. amegroups. com presences of a femoral venous line, operative interventions …

Conclusion: Evidence suggests that early after trauma, a considerable number of trauma
patients are hypercoagulable. In patients with unexplained dyspnea/hypoxia, clinicians …

Background After substantial trauma, pulmonary embolism (PE) carries a high risk of
morbidity and mortality. Early post-traumatic PE in the absence of deep vein thrombosis …

Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition or complication that
continues to pose a significant risk of morbidity and mortality. Objectives: This study aims to …

Pulmonary embolism (PE) secondary to trauma is the third most common cause of death in
trauma patients who have survived 24 hours following injury. We describe a case of PE …