Shock index for outcome and risk stratification in acute pulmonary embolism✩

Shock index for outcome and risk stratification in acute pulmonary embolism✩

Introduction: Risk stratification of patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is crucial in deciding appropriate therapy management. Shock index (SI) is rapidly available and a reliable parameter. We aimed to investigate SI for short term outcome in acute PE. Materials and methods: Data of 182 p...

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Main Authors: Karsten Keller, Meike Coldewey, Martin Geyer, Johannes Beule, Jörn Oliver Balzer, Wolfgang Dippold
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-06-01
Series:Artery Research
Subjects:
Shock index
Tachycardia
Blood pressure
Thrombosis
Embolism
Right ventricular dysfunction
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125925016/view

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