Ajc Overgaauw, L J Meijboom, J van Es, E J Lust, E H Serne, Pwb Nanayakkara, Y M Smulders, A J Kooter, R W Sprengers, H J de Grooth, R J Lely, A Thijs, A Vonk Noordegraaf, Lma Heunks, Pwg Elbers, H J Bogaard, P R Tuinman, E J Nossent
BACKGROUND: Exact benefits of currently recommended close monitoring in intermediate high risk acute pulmonary embolism (PE) patients are unknown. METHODS: This prospective observational cohort study determined clinical characteristics, and disease course of intermediate high risk acute PE patients in an academic hospital setting . Frequency of hemodynamic deterioration, use of rescue reperfusion therapy and PE related mortality, were outcomes of interest. RESULTS: Of 98 intermediate high risk PE patients included for analysis, 81 patients (83%) were closely monitored...
2023: Acute Medicine