YEARS algorithm helpful for evaluating suspected PE in pregnant women

Clinical Question

Can a clinical prediction rule safely help pregnant women avoid unnecessary imaging for the evaluation of suspected pulmonary embolism?

Bottom line

The YEARS algorithm adapted for pregnancy safely identifies approximately 40% of women who are clinically suspected of having pulmonary embolism (PE) as not requiring computed tomographic (CT) imaging. 1b

Study design: Decision rule (validation)

Funding: Government

Setting: Inpatient (any location)

Reviewer

Mark H. Ebell, MD, MS
Professor
University of Georgia
Athens, GA


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