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Real-world characteristics and outcomes of patients with intermediate high risk acute pulmonary embolism

  • 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

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Abstract

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. Two deteriorated hemodynamically and were treated with rescue reperfusion therapy. One patient survived after this.

CONCLUSIONS: In these 98 intermediate high risk PE patients, hemodynamic deterioration occurred in three patients and rescue reperfusion therapy of two closely monitored patients led to survival of one. Underlining the need for better recognition of patients benefitting from and research in the optimal way of close monitoring.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)61-66
Number of pages6
JournalAcute Medicine
Volume22
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Acute Disease
  • Disease Progression
  • Hospitals
  • Humans
  • Prospective Studies

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