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Practical-Manual-Scores-Algorithms-Haemostasis-Thrombosis

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Deep Vein <strong>Thrombosis</strong> and Pulmonary EmbolismPrognostic scores in pulmonary embolismIndicationPredictive scoring system for patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) usingPESI (the Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index) and Geneva score calculators.PESIFeaturesPointsOriginal version Simplified versionAge Years > 80 =1Male +10History of cancer +30 1History of heart failure +10History of chronic lung disease +10} 1 aPulse ≥ 110 bpm +20 1Systolic BP < 100 mmHg +30 1Respiratory rate ≥ 30/min +20Temperature < 36 ºC +20Altered mental status +60Arterial oxygen saturation < 90% +20 1Risk evaluationClass I (very low)≤ 65 pointsClass II (low)66-85 pointsClass III (intermediate)86-105 points Low: 0High: ≥ 1Class IV (high)106-125 pointsClass V (very high)> 125 pointsaVariables combined into a single category of chronic cardiopulmonary diseaseInterpretationThe PESI score includes 11 clinical features and provides an estimation of therisk of mortality at 30 days after hospitalization in patients with PE. A significantproportion of low-risk patients (negative predictive value 99%) are identified aspotential candidates for ambulatory treatment. The simplified version includes14

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