Key result
Suspected pulmonary infarction in acute PE linked to ~3-fold higher odds of 3-month functional impairment.
Why the study?
The association between pulmonary infarction in pulmonary embolism and persistent symptoms or adverse events was largely unknown.
Does radiological evidence of pulmonary infarction predict adverse events or persistent symptoms in patients with acute pulmonary embolism?
Population
99 patients with CTPA-confirmed pulmonary embolism
Comparison
Radiological signs of suspected pulmonary infarction vs no signs on CTPA
Design
Cohort study
Follow-up
3 months
Authors
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May aid counseling on recovery expectations after PE; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Cohort (n=99)
Does radiological evidence of pulmonary infarction predict adverse events or persistent symptoms in patients with acute pulmonary embolism?
Odds Ratio: 3.03 (95% CI 1.01–9.13)
Radiological signs of pulmonary infarction in acute pulmonary embolism predict greater functional impairment at 3 months, which may help guide patient counseling.
Kaptein et al. (2023) conducted a cohort in Pulmonary embolism (n=99). Radiological signs of suspected pulmonary infarction vs. No suspected pulmonary infarction was evaluated on Functional impairment at 3-month follow-up (OR 3.03, 95% CI 1.01-9.13). Radiological signs of suspected pulmonary infarction in patients with acute pulmonary embolism predicted more functional impairment at 3 months (OR 3.03; 95% CI 1.01-9.13).
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