Analysis of Clinical Characteristics and Outcome of Pulmonary Thromboembolism in a Tertiary Care Hospital

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Pulmonary embolism is a potentially lethalcondition that is frequently underdiagnosed. The severityand clinical presentation of PE are variable, hence clinchingthe correct diagnosis is difficult. Prompt diagnosis of PE isessential to reduce morbidity and mortality. Current researchaimed to study the clinical characteristics, risk factors andclinical outcomes of patients diagnosed with pulmonarythromboembolism.Material and Methods: In this retrospective study data werecollected from baseline clinical characteristics, presentingsigns and symptoms, results of echocardiography and imagingstudies, therapeutic modality and in-hospital course.Results: 52 cases of Pulmonary embolism were reportedwith an incidence of 0.33%. Male predominance (58%) wasnoted. Associated comorbid conditions like HT was presentin 24 patients and DM was present in15 patients. The mostcommon symptom at presentation was dyspnea (31 patients).The overall mortality rate was 3.8% (2 patients).Conclusion: The outcome of PE is improving; however, itremains an important risk factor for mortality in hospitalizedpatients.