Pulmonary Embolism in Ischemic Stroke: Clinical Presentation, Risk Factors, and Outcome [Stroke]

Conclusions In this large cohort study, PE occurred in nearly 1% of AIS patients. PE was more common in patients with severe stroke, history of cancer, previous DVT/PE or acute DVT and associated with lower short- and long-term survival, greater disability, and longer length of stay.

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Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - November 25, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pongmoragot, J., Rabinstein, A. A., Nilanont, Y., Swartz, R. H., Zhou, L., Saposnik, G., The Investigators of the Registry of the Canadian Stroke Network (RCSN) and University of Toronto Stroke Program for the Stroke Outcomes Research Canada (SORCan [www. Tags: Stroke Source Type: research