Audit on Risk Stratification and Follow-up of Pulmonary Embolism as per 2019 ESC guidelines

Malta Medical Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Matthew Grech, Giulia Stringaro, Etienne Ceci Bonello, Emma Louise Mifsud, Brendan Caruana Montaldo
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Pulmonary embolism is a common and potentially life-threatening disease. The aim of this audit is to determine whether the necessary investigations for risk stratification were taken, including troponin and N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide to assess for heart strain and whether appropriate follow-up was provided with echocardiography and outpatients appointment as per 2019 ESC guidelines on pulmonary embolism.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications Ultrasound in Clinical Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Malta Medical Journal
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN