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Risk Factors and Clinical Presentation of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Sudanese Patients at Alshaab Teaching Hospital

Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a clot blocks a pulmonary artery, which can be fatal. Identifying high-risk patients allows for early interventions to prevent death. The symptoms and signs of PE are often vague and underdiagnosed. This study aims to investigate the clinical manifestations and risk factors of acute PE. A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted at Alshaab Teaching Hospital between May and December 2019, with data analyzed using SPSS software. The most common clinica
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4414745327
FWCI: 1.793
Cites: 23
Cited by: 8
Related to: 10