What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of the PESI in predicting mortality and patient outcomes for pulmonary embolism (PE).

July 29, 2026

Review of the the Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index (PESI) Calculator

MBMiranda BradleyUniversity of Wisconsin Health

Key Result

The Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index (PESI) is an externally validated risk stratification tool used to determine mortality and outcomes in patients with newly diagnosed pulmonary embolism.

Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of the PESI in predicting mortality and patient outcomes for pulmonary embolism (PE).
The PESI has been externally validated across various populations.
Analysis of its effectiveness in determining risk for newly diagnosed PE patients.
The PESI effectively stratifies risk of mortality in patients with PE.
External validation supports its reliability in clinical settings.

Structured PICO

Population

Patients with newly diagnosed pulmonary embolism (PE)

Intervention

Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index (PESI) Calculator

Outcome

Mortality and outcome

The PESI calculator is an externally validated risk stratification tool for predicting mortality and outcomes in patients with newly diagnosed pulmonary embolism.

Main Result

Absolute Event Rate: 0% vs 0%

Abstract

The Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index (PESI) is a risk stratification tool that has been externally validated to determine the mortality and outcome of patients with newly diagnosed PE.

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