YEARS Algorithm Versus Wells’ Score: Predictive Accuracies in Pulmonary Embolism Based on the Gold Standard CT Pulmonary Angiography*
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DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000004271
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Objectives: This study retrospectively applied Wells’ score and YEARS algorithm to the same sample of patients to evaluate the predictive performance of each when compared with the… read more here.
Keywords: pulmonary angiography; years algorithm; wells score; pulmonary embolism ... See more keywords
Yield of CT Pulmonary Angiography in the Emergency Department When Providers Override Evidence-based Clinical Decision Support.
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DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2016151985
Abstract: Purpose To determine the frequency of, and yield after, provider overrides of evidence-based clinical decision support (CDS) for ordering computed tomographic (CT) pulmonary angiography in the emergency department (ED). Materials and Methods This HIPAA-compliant, institutional… read more here.
Keywords: yield pulmonary; wells score; evidence; angiography ... See more keywords
Clinical Evaluation for the Role of High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein in Combination with D-Dimer and Wells Score Probability Test to Predict the Incidence of Deep Vein Thrombosis Among Cancer Patients
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DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s261718
Abstract: Background Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a frequent complication in cancer patients and is the second leading cause of death. The high level of C-reactive protein (CRP) is an acute phase reactant that induces tissue… read more here.
Keywords: dimer; wells score; dvt; combination ... See more keywords
Adherence to the algorithmic approach for diagnosis of pulmonary embolism: A teaching hospital experience, Shiraz, Iran
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DOI: 10.22122/arya.v16i5.2040
Abstract: BACKGROUND We evaluated to see if the algorithmic approach of pulmonary embolism (PE) [Wells’ score, followed by D-dimer test and computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA)] is appropriately followed in teaching hospitals of Shiraz, Iran. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: guideline; pulmonary embolism; wells score; algorithmic approach ... See more keywords