Delayed Diagnosis in Pulmonary Embolism: Frequency, Patient Characteristics, and Outcome

Conclusions: Delayed diagnosis of PE carries a worse prognosis than early diagnosis. This discrepancy may arise from either delayed therapy, confounding variables (e.g., older age), or both. Possible reasons for delayed diagnoses are nonspecific presentations and symptoms overlapping with preexisting conditions.Respiration
Source: Respiration - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research