pulmonary embolism

Septal Curvature Ratio on CTPA Identifies Normotensive PE Patients at High Risk of Early Deterioration

By MedXY 11/06/2025

A multicentre prospective study shows the ventricular septum curvature ratio on CTPA strongly predicts 30‑day clinical deterioration in normotensive acute pulmonary embolism, outperforming conventional single metrics and offering potential for early risk stratification.

Oncology Specialties

Extended Rivaroxaban Therapy in Cancer Patients with Low-Risk Pulmonary Embolism: 6 OR 18 Months？

By MedXY 08/26/2025

An 18-month course of rivaroxaban significantly lowers recurrent venous thromboembolism compared to 6 months in cancer patients with low-risk pulmonary embolism without a substantial increase in major bleeding risk.

Critical Care news Public Health Respiratory Specialties

Global Shifts in Pulmonary Embolism Mortality: A 2001-2023 WHO Database Analysis

By MedXY 08/25/2025

Analysis of WHO data reveals declining global pulmonary embolism mortality overall, with marked differences by region and income, highlighting urgent needs in lower-middle-income countries.