Using ultrasound to predict outcomes in emergency patients with pulmonary embolism

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study examines how point-of-care echocardiography can predict short-term adverse outcomes in emergency department patients diagnosed with acute pulmonary embolism. The primary focus is on assessing the diagnostic performance of ultrasound-guided measures of right ventricular dilation and strain. Additionally, the study will explore the effectiveness of combining these ultrasound measures with the pulmonary embolism severity index (PESI) score to enhance outcome predictions. By identifying at-risk patients, the study aims to improve treatment decisions regarding hospitalization or outpatient care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \>= 18 years of age
* ED diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism with identification on CT imaging

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \<18 years of age
* Inability to provide informed consent
* Incarceration
* Current PE previously diagnosed prior to index ED visit

Where it's running

• Wellspan York Hospital
  York, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Brent A Becker, MD — WellSpan Health
• Study coordinator: Brent A Becker, MD
• Email: bbecker2@wellspan.org
• Phone: 717 851 4819

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.