Comparing PERC and YEARS for diagnosing pulmonary embolism
Part of Heart & circulation, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of checking for a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung) in the emergency room. It looks at the PERC score and the YEARS algorithm to see if they can help doctors decide when to do a D-dimer test and chest imaging, potentially reducing unnecessary tests.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You visited the emergency department and had a D-dimer blood test.
- You had a chest CT scan or a lung scan (V/Q scan) to check for a pulmonary embolism.
- You are not on long-term blood thinner medication.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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