Key result
Pulmonary embolism had an overall incidence of 15.9% in adult medical autopsies and significantly contributed to death in 12.6% of cases, predominantly affecting patients under 50 years of age.
Why the study?
What is the incidence and contribution to mortality of pulmonary embolism in adult medical patients undergoing autopsy?
Population
1000 adult medical patients who underwent autopsy in India.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Indicates substantial PE burden at autopsy in medical patients, especially under age 50; leaves open need for prospective studies on prevention.
Observational (n=1,000)
What is the incidence and contribution to mortality of pulmonary embolism in adult medical patients undergoing autopsy?
Pulmonary embolism is a significant cause of mortality in hospitalized medical patients in India, particularly affecting younger individuals and those with sepsis.
Kakkar et al. (2007) conducted an observational in Pulmonary embolism (n=1,000). Pulmonary embolism had an overall incidence of 15.9% in adult medical autopsies and significantly contributed to death in 12.6% of cases, predominantly affecting patients under 50 years of age.
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