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Epidemiology of pulmonary embolism diagnosis and management among United States emergency departments over an eight-year period.

Michael GottliebEric MoyerKyle Bernard
Published in: The American journal of emergency medicine (2024)
This study highlights significant shifts in the epidemiology and management of PE within the ED setting. Overall rates of PE rose, while a larger proportion were discharged. Direct oral anticoagulants have become the predominant therapy with the majority of patients receiving apixaban. Thrombolytic use occurs in a small subset and has been declining over time. CTPA rates have risen, while the overall diagnostic yield has declined.
Keyphrases
  • pulmonary embolism
  • direct oral anticoagulants
  • venous thromboembolism
  • atrial fibrillation
  • inferior vena cava
  • risk factors
  • emergency department
  • smoking cessation
  • cell therapy