Key result
Patients with a history of pulmonary embolism had significantly lower health-related quality of life (mean EQ VAS 67) compared with the general population (mean EQ VAS 81, p<0.005).
Why the study?
Do patients with a history of pulmonary embolism have impaired health-related quality of life compared to the general population and buddy controls?
Population
213 consecutive patients treated for pulmonary embolism, mean age 61 years, 55% male, median time since…
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
median 3.8 years since diagnosis
Authors
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Supports QoL monitoring in PE survivors; leaves open whether interventions improve outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=213)
No
Do patients with a history of pulmonary embolism have impaired health-related quality of life compared to the general population and buddy controls?
Absolute Event Rate: 67% vs 81%
p-value: p=<0.005
Patients with a history of pulmonary embolism experience significantly impaired health-related quality of life compared to the general population, largely predicted by reduced functional capacity and persistent dyspnea.
Tavoly et al. (2016) conducted a cross-sectional in pulmonary embolism (n=213). History of pulmonary embolism vs. General population and buddy controls was evaluated on EuroQol visual analogue scale (EQ VAS) (p=<0.005). Patients with a history of pulmonary embolism had significantly lower health-related quality of life (mean EQ VAS 67) compared with the general population (mean EQ VAS 81, p<0.005).
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