Status:
COMPLETED
Deferment of Imaging for Pulmonary Embolism
Lead Sponsor:
Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico
Conditions:
Pulmonary Embolism
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
Background. Management of patients with suspected Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is problematic if diagnostic imaging is not available. Pretest Clinical Probability (PCP) and D-dimer (D-d) assessment were sh...
Detailed Description
Introduction Pulmonary Embolism (PE), the most serious complication of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), is a relatively common and potentially fatal disease. Its diagnosis usually requires multiple approac...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Out-patients presenting with suspected acute PE, when diagnostic imaging are not immediately available (during nights or week-ends), are considered eligible for the study.
Exclusion
- life-threatening conditions, or serious co-morbidities that required immediate hospitalisation ;
- relapse of a previously documented PE episode;
- current use of oral anticoagulant therapy;
- history of bleeding or any other contraindication to heparin;
- age younger than 18 years;
- life expectancy of less than 3 months;
- refusal to give informed consent.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 1999
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
April 1 2004
Estimated Enrollment :
300 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00381511
Start Date
January 1 1999
End Date
April 1 2004
Last Update
October 17 2006
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