Thrombolytic therapy delay is independent predictor of mortality in acute pulmonary embolism at emergency service

Thrombolytic therapy delay is independent predictor of mortality in acute pulmonary embolism at emergency service

Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Delays in diagnosis or therapy may result in sudden, fatal deterioration; therefore, rapid diagnosis and an appropriate therapeutic approach are needed. We aimed to investigate the effect of delaying thrombolytic administr...

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Main Authors: İnan Beydilli, Fevzi Yılmaz, Bedriye Müge Sönmez, Nalan Kozacı, Akar Yılmaz, İbrahim Halil Toksul, Ramazan Güven, Mustafa Avcı
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-11-01
Series:Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Echocardiography
Thromboembolism
Thrombolytic agent
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1607551X16302571

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