COPD is an indipendent risk factor for in-situ pulmonary artery thrombosis

Conclusion: COPD may be an indipendent risk factor for PE, in particular with proximal location. Absence of DVT is more frequent than in patient without COPD.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Intiglietta, P., Peragine, M., Buonamico, P., Castellana, G., Resta, O. Tags: Pulmonary embolism Source Type: research