Why the study?
The study was conducted to explore post-pulmonary embolism follow-up practices at a large Australian regional city hospital health service.
An audit of post-PE care in an Australian hospital reveals gaps in follow-up organization and highlights the need for a standardized local follow-up pathway.
Follow-up shortfalls after PE may raise complication risks; single-center data leaves open optimal pathway designs.
We explored post-pulmonary embolism (post-PE) follow-up at a large Australian regional city hospital health service. Over a 12-month period, we identified 195 (49% male) patients with a median age of 62 years. Post-PE follow-up was not organised for 23 patients and delayed for seven patients. Post-PE complication occurred in 21% of all patients reviewed in the clinic after discharge. Follow-up imaging was arranged in 28% of patients. To deliver high-quality care, we recommend implementing a local post-PE follow-up pathway, which balances individual physician preference with available resources and expert recommendations.
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