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Effect of malnutrition on outcomes of hospitalisations for acute pulmonary embolism: a national inpatient database study.

Si LiKa U LioTruong-An HoYichen WangParth Rali
Published in: BMJ nutrition, prevention & health (2023)
Concurrent PE and malnutrition were associated with worse outcomes. The study highlights the importance of identifying malnutrition in patients with PE to improve outcomes and reduce healthcare utilisation.
Keyphrases
  • pulmonary embolism
  • healthcare
  • inferior vena cava
  • liver failure
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • metabolic syndrome
  • adipose tissue
  • weight loss
  • acute respiratory distress syndrome
  • health information