Key result
Advanced age in PE is linked to delayed diagnosis and ~74% presenting with dyspnea.
Why the study?
The incidence of pulmonary embolism in persons aged >=85 is increasing, but there are limited data on its clinical features and diagnosis.
Cohort (n=302)
The oldest old with pulmonary embolism often present with dyspnea and tachypnea rather than chest pain, leading to delayed diagnosis and highlighting the need for age-specific diagnostic pathways.
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May warrant earlier pulmonary embolism consideration in dyspneic patients ≥85 years; leaves open validation of age-specific diagnostic pathways.
Chan et al. (2020) conducted a cohort in Pulmonary embolism (n=302). Advanced age (≥85 years) vs. Younger age (<85 years) was evaluated on Clinical presentation and delayed diagnosis. Advanced age (≥85 years) in patients with pulmonary embolism was associated with delayed diagnosis and frequent presentation with dyspnoea (74.3%) and tachypnoea (71.4%).
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