Cancer Rate in Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosed Cases: A Single-Center, Retrospective Study

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Retrospective study finds increased pulmonary embolism incidence in older adults with cancer, suggesting need for monitoring.

The incidence of pulmonary embolism is notably higher in older patients, particularly those with cancer.
Cancer prevalence, C-reactive protein, and D-dimer levels were significantly higher in patients aged over 60.
Out of 1,281 patients evaluated, 235 were diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, comprising 114 females and 121 males.
Monitoring elderly patients for comorbidities like cancer is crucial for improving outcomes related to pulmonary embolism.

Doğan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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