Inside Precision Medicine·3 min read·medium
Simple Test Can Rule Out Pulmonary Embolism in Cancer Patients
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Helen Albert
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A new clinical study suggests that the YEARS algorithm can effectively rule out pulmonary embolisms in cancer patients without the need for invasive CT scans. By using a combination of clinical questions and D-dimer blood tests, the method reduces radiation exposure and hospital costs for high-risk patients.
A simple test that involves answering several clinical questions and completing a blood test can accurately predict if cancer patients have a blockage in one of the arteries leading to the lungs.
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