A comparative analysis of the diagnostic performances of four clinical probability models for acute pulmonary embolism in a sub-Saharan African population: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background The diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is one of the most challenging in emergency settings where prompt and accurate decisions need to be taken for life-saving purposes. Here, the assessment of the clinical probability of PE is a paramount step in its diagnosis. Although...

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Main Authors: Agnès Esiéné, Joel Noutakdie Tochie, Junette Arlette Mbengono Metogo, Paul Owono Etoundi, Jacqueline Ze Minkande
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-019-1037-x