Pulmonary embolism in old age: usefulness of risk stratification in clinical decision-making

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common disease with a not negligible short-term risk of death, in particular in the elderly. An adequate evaluation of the prognosis in patients with PE may guide decision-making in terms of the intensity of the initial treatment during the acute phase. Patients with sho...

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Main Authors: Carlo Bova, Vitaliano Spagnuolo, Alfonso Noto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2016-10-01
Series:Geriatric Care
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/gc/article/view/6080