Key result
Outpatient treatment of low-risk PE matches in-hospital outcomes while potentially reducing healthcare burdens.
Why the study?
Many patients with low-risk pulmonary embolism are still frequently hospitalized despite guidelines suggesting outpatient treatment as an option.
Does outpatient treatment reduce hospital burden and maintain safety in patients with low-risk pulmonary embolism?
Population
Patients with low-risk pulmonary embolism
Comparison
Outpatient treatment vs in-hospital treatment
Design
Narrative review
Authors
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May support outpatient low-risk PE care to ease hospital burden; leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
Does outpatient treatment reduce hospital burden and maintain safety in patients with low-risk pulmonary embolism?
Outpatient management of low-risk pulmonary embolism is a safe and effective strategy that can reduce healthcare burdens.
Peacock et al. (2019) conducted a review in Pulmonary embolism. Outpatient treatment vs. In-hospital treatment was evaluated. Outpatient treatment of low-risk pulmonary embolism appears to yield outcomes at least as good as in-hospital treatment, with the potential to reduce health care burdens.
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