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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2016-10-01
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Series: | Geriatric Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/gc/article/view/6080 |