ArticleClinical cardiology2018
Short-term outcomes of pulmonary embolism: A National Perspective.
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- Predictive value of heart failure with reduced versus preserved ejection fraction for outcome in pulmonary embolism.ESC heart failure · 2020Article
- Predictors of positive computed tomography pulmonary angiography results.Emergency radiology · 2020Observational
- In-hospital and short-term predictors of mortality in patients with intermediate-high risk pulmonary embolism.Journal of cardiovascular and thoracic research · 2020Article
- Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Contemporary Approach to Diagnosis, Risk-Stratification, and Management.The International journal of angiology : official publication of the International College of Angiology, Inc · 2019Article
- Short-term outcomes of pulmonary embolism: A National Perspective.Clinical cardiology · 2018Article
- Association Between Heart Rate at Diagnosis and Long-Term Recurrence Risk of Pulmonary Embolism in a Historical Cohort Study of Elder Women.Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/HemostasisArticle
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Abstract
backgroundPulmonary embolism (PE) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Real time data on 90-day mortality, bleeding, and readmission is sparse.
methodsThe study cohort was derived from the National Readmission Data (NRD) 2013 to 2014. PE was identified using International Classification of Diseases, ninth Revision (ICD-9-CM) code 415.11/3/9 in the primary diagnosis field. Any admission within 90 days of primary admission was considered a 90-day readmission. Readmission etiologies were identified by ICD-9 code in the primary diagnosis field. Co-primary outcomes were 90-day readmission and 90-day mortality.
resultsWe identified 260 614 patients with primary admission PE, 55 659 (21.36%) patients were readmitted within 90 days. Most of them were of old age (age ≥ 65 years: 49.04%) and females (52.78%). Among the etiologies of readmission pulmonary disorders (22.94%) (Including recurrent PE 7.33%), malignancies (8.31%), and bleeding disorders (6.75%) were the most important causes of 90-day readmissions. On multivariate analysis, higher readmission rates and 90 days mortality were seen in patients with heart failure, chronic pulmonary disease, Anemia, malignancy, and with higher Charlson score. Patients with longer length of stay during primary admission and who discharged to short/long-term facility were more likely get readmitted and die in 90 days. Paradoxically, obese patients showed an inverse relationship with co-primary outcomes.
conclusionsOlder female patients were more likely to have a pulmonary embolism. High-risk groups such as heart failure, chronic pulmonary disease, anemia, and malignancy need to be given extra attention to prevent worse outcomes.
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