The diagnostic procedure for subjects with suspected pulmonary embolism. A recent comparison among the recommendations available from the international guidelines

Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and potentially life-threatening disease characterized by the occlusion of arterial lung vasculature, typically due to thrombi traveling from a thrombotic vein in the lower limb. Several guidelines have been proposed worldwide to assist clinicians in its dia...

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Published inBleeding, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Vol. 3; no. 1
Main Author Palareti, Gualtiero
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published PAGEPress Publications 19.03.2024
Subjects
diagnosis
guidelines
Pulmonary embolism
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ISSN2785-5309
2785-5309
DOI10.4081/btvb.2024.122

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Summary:Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and potentially life-threatening disease characterized by the occlusion of arterial lung vasculature, typically due to thrombi traveling from a thrombotic vein in the lower limb. Several guidelines have been proposed worldwide to assist clinicians in its diagnosis, however, they are not consistent on the usage of diagnostic tools. This commentary reviews the literature and discusses the concordance/discordance between these international guidelines on PE diagnosis.
ISSN:2785-5309
2785-5309
DOI:10.4081/btvb.2024.122