Impact of obesity on clinical outcomes in patients with high-risk pulmonary embolism: A comparative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening cardiovascular condition with increasing global incidence. Obesity is a significant risk factor for PE, although its reported relationship with outcomes is inconsistent. This study aimed to investigate the impact of obesity on clinical outcomes in patients with high-risk PE.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective analysis of US adult patients hospitalized with high-risk PE from 2016 to 2019 using the National Inpatient Sample database. Patients were categorized into three groups based on BMI: non-obese, obese (30 to < 40 kg/m²), and severely obese (≥40 kg/m²). We compared baseline characteristics, in-hospital procedures, and outcomes among these groups. Multivariable logistic regression models asses

SUBMITTER: Shachar Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12036078 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature