Clinical profile and outcome of isolated pulmonary embolism: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Isolated pulmonary embolism (PE) appears to be associated with a specific clinical profile and sequelae compared to deep vein thrombosis (DVT)-associated PE. The objective of this study was to identify clinical characteristics that discriminate both phenotypes, and to characterize their differences in clinical outcome.

Methods

We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies comparing PE phenotypes. A systematic search of the electronic databases PubMed and CENTRAL was conducted, from inception until January 27, 2023. Exclusion criteria were irrelevant content, inability to retrieve the article, language other than English or German, the article comprising a review or case study/series, and inappropriate study design. Data on risk factors, clinical ch

SUBMITTER: Ten Cate V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10154961 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature