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Derivation and Validation of a Prognostic Model for Pulmonary Embolism

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine · 2005 · Vol. 172(8) · pp. 1041–1046
Drahomir AujeskyD. Scott ObroskyRoslyn A. StoneThomas E. AubleArnaud PerrierJacques CornuzPierre‐Marie RoyMichael J. Fine

Abstract

Our rule accurately classifies patients with pulmonary embolism into classes of increasing risk of mortality and other adverse medical outcomes. Further validation of the rule is important before its implementation as a decision aid to guide the initial management of patients with pulmonary embolism.

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementAcute Ischemic Stroke ManagementSepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentMedicinePulmonary embolismLogistic regressionInternal medicineEmergency medicine

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Acute DiseaseAgedCause of DeathDecision Support TechniquesFemaleFranceHospitals, UniversityHumansMalePennsylvaniaPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisPulmonary EmbolismRisk FactorsROC Curve

Funding

  • Université de Lausanne
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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