Clinical characteristics and aetiological analysis of 133 patients for pulmonary embolism combined with haemoptysis.

Yong Wei Zou Jun Duan Xiao-Hui WangHuan Huan YangJing ChiHong Chen

Published in: The clinical respiratory journal (2021)

The haemoptysis caused by acute PE or PE combined with lung cancer was mild and was characterised by blood in sputum. PE combined with TB, bronchiectasis and CTEPH are associated with moderate to massive haemoptysis, with a greater risk of haemoptysis ≥ 100 mL.

Keyphrases

pulmonary embolism
cystic fibrosis
mycobacterium tuberculosis
liver failure
pulmonary tuberculosis
intensive care unit
drug induced
high intensity
aortic dissection