Synopsis A clinical study demonstrates that wall dilatation and hypertrophy of the right ventricle as well as pulmonary hypertension are frequent sequelae. The parameters of the hemodynamic impact of pulmonary embolism constitute the main prognostic factors. This week's 'MED FACT' discusses a clinical trial from Journal of Clinical & Experimental Cardiology, “Evaluation of the Short, Medium and Long-term Prognosis of Pulmonary Embolism”. April 2018.
Authors : Simon A Sarr, Fatou Aw Leye, Leuguen Gaelle Blanche, et.al. Key Takeaways Pulmonary embolism is a condition whose severity is related to its mortality. Objective Study Type Participants To analyse the prognosis of pulmonary embolism Cohort study 70 What Was The Need For This Study? Pulmonary embolisms are associated to an intra-hospital mortality of 7.9% and 12% in the year following the acute episode when there are signs of…
