SMJ Article | Original Article

Prevalence and Clinical Impact of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Pulmonary Embolism

Objectives: Atrial fibrillation (AF) has been suggested as a cause for pulmonary embolism (PE). We aimed to explore the prevalence and clinical impact of AF in patients with PE.Methods: Using the 2012–2014 National (Nationwide) Inpatient Sample database, we identified “adult patients with PE” as the principal discharge diagnosis. The identified...

Posted in: Miscellaneous Cardiovascular Disease (Physical Examination Findings, Murmurs)3 Miscellaneous Pulmonary Disorders (Indications for Spirometry)2

SMJ Article | Original Article

Prevalence and Predictors of Pulmonary Embolism in Hospitalized Patients with Syncope

Objectives: Approximately one in six patients hospitalized with syncope have pulmonary embolism (PE), according to the PE in Syncope Italian Trial study. Subsequent studies using administrative data have reported a PE prevalence of <3%. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence and predictors of PE in hospitalized...

Posted in: Miscellaneous Pulmonary Disorders (Indications for Spirometry)2
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