Current practice patterns of outpatient management of acute pulmonary embolism: A post-hoc analysis of the YEARS study

Studies have shown the safety of home treatment of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) at low risk of adverse events. Management studies focusing on home treatment have suggested that 30% to 55% of acute PE patients could be treated at home, based on the HESTIA criteria, but data from day-to-day clinical practice are largely unavailable.

Source: Thrombosis Research - May 28, 2020 Category: Hematology Authors: Stephan V. Hendriks, Roisin Bavalia, Thomas van Bemmel, Ingrid M. Bistervels, Michiel Eijsvogel, Laura M. Faber, Jaap Fogteloo, Herman M.A. Hofstee, Tom van der Hulle, Antonio Iglesias del Sol, Marieke J.H.A. Kruip, Albert T.A. Mairuhu, Saskia Middeldorp, Tags: Full Length Article Source Type: research