Background The accuracy of multidetector computed tomographic angiography (CTA) for
the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism has not been determined conclusively. Methods …

The history, physical examination, chest radiograph, electrocardiogram and blood gases
were evaluated in patients with suspected acute pulmonary embolism (PE) and no history or …

Purpose The purpose of this investigation is to estimate the prevalence of acute pulmonary
embolism (PE) in a general hospital, its frequency among patients who died, and the ability of …

… We published the article by Stein and colleagues because we thought that … for d-dimer,
Stein and colleagues' article should reduce uncertainty about how to interpret the results of a d-…

BACKGROUND: There are sparse data on the frequency of venous thromboembolism in
patients with various types of cancer. We sought to determine the incidence and relative risk of …

PURPOSE: Whether obesity is an independent risk factor for pulmonary embolism or deep
venous thrombosis has not been fully determined. METHODS: We used the database of the …

BACKGROUND: Selection of patients for diagnostic tests for acute pulmonary embolism
requires recognition of the possibility of pulmonary embolism on the basis of the clinical …

This chapter about antithrombotic therapy in native and prosthetic valvular heart disease is
part of the Seventh ACCP Conference on Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy: …

Background: The accuracy of gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance pulmonary
angiography and magnetic resonance venography for diagnosing pulmonary embolism has not …

Turbulent blood flow may contribute to a variety of pathophysiological effects. Because of its
postulated importance, this study was undertaken to determine whether turbulent flow does …