Why the study?
For selected low-risk patients with acute pulmonary embolism, outpatient treatment might offer advantages over traditional inpatient treatment, motivating an updated review.
Does outpatient treatment improve outcomes compared to traditional inpatient treatment in selected low-risk patients with acute pulmonary embolism?
Population
Selected low-risk patients with acute pulmonary embolism
Comparison
Outpatient treatment vs traditional inpatient treatment
Design
Systematic review update
Authors
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Low-certainty evidence shows similar short-term outcomes for selected low-risk PE; leaves open need for larger RCTs before routine adoption.
Does outpatient treatment improve outcomes compared to traditional inpatient treatment in selected low-risk patients with acute pulmonary embolism?
This review update evaluates the potential advantages of outpatient versus inpatient treatment for low-risk acute pulmonary embolism.
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