Misdiagnosis of pulmonary embolism and missed pulmonary embolism: A systematic review of the literature

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and life-threatening condition. Misdiagnosis of PE is not uncommon as symptoms can overlap with other diagnoses and could cause potential harm. We conducted a systematic review to estimate rates of misdiagnosis and factors may be associated with misdiagnosis of PE...

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Main Authors: Chun Shing Kwok, Chun Wai Wong, Saul Lovatt, Phyo K Myint, Yoon K Loke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-06-01
Series:Health Sciences Review
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772632022000113