Key result
The authors highlight the alarming rates of uncontrolled hypertension in Pakistan and advocate for the increased involvement of pharmacists as drug counselors to improve patient education and adherence.
Why the study?
Does quantitative D-dimer testing accurately diagnose or exclude pulmonary embolism in children?
Population
526 children ages 5-17 evaluated for suspected pulmonary embolism across a 10-hospital system over 10 years…
Comparison
Quantitative D-dimer testing vs Criterion standard
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
90 days
Authors
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High uncontrolled hypertension rates persist in Pakistan; leaves open whether pharmacist counseling improves adherence without randomized confirmation.
Does quantitative D-dimer testing accurately diagnose or exclude pulmonary embolism in children?
A normal D-dimer test demonstrates 100% sensitivity and can safely exclude pulmonary embolism in children with low clinical probability.
Saleem et al. (2010) conducted a letter in Hypertension. Pharmacist involvement and patient education was evaluated. The authors highlight the alarming rates of uncontrolled hypertension in Pakistan and advocate for the increased involvement of pharmacists as drug counselors to improve patient education and adherence.
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