Key result
Both STS and EuroSCORE systems significantly predicted mortality in patients undergoing surgical pulmonary embolectomy, with mean scores significantly higher in non-survivors (P < 0.001 and P = 0.003, respectively).
Why the study?
Do STS and EuroSCORE prediction systems accurately forecast prognosis in candidates for surgical pulmonary embolectomy?
Cross-Sectional (n=50)
No
Do STS and EuroSCORE prediction systems accurately forecast prognosis in candidates for surgical pulmonary embolectomy?
Both STS and EuroSCORE systems effectively predict mortality and length of stay in patients undergoing surgical pulmonary embolectomy, with EuroSCORE being preferred for its ease of use.
May aid risk stratification in surgical pulmonary embolectomy; leaves open need for prospective validation.
Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the only preventable cause of death in hospitalized patients with 15% mortality rate, which is increased to 25% among hemodynamically instable cases. The current study, regarding new concepts and techniques of risk assessment in pulmonary embolism, aimed at evaluating the role of STS score and EuroSCORE in prognosis forecast among cases of surgical embolectomy in patients with pulmonary embolism in order to suggest an acceptable way to reduce mortality rate in addition to optimum case selection for embolectomy.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Hashemian et al. (2017) conducted a cross-sectional in Pulmonary embolism (n=50). STS score and EuroSCORE vs. Low vs high risk scores was evaluated on Mortality prediction (AUC 0.83 for STS, 0.79 for EuroSCORE, p=<0.001). Both STS and EuroSCORE systems significantly predicted mortality in patients undergoing surgical pulmonary embolectomy, with mean scores significantly higher in non-survivors (P < 0.001 and P = 0.003, respectively).
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: