Pulmonary embolism in patients with unexplained exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: prevalence and risk factors.

I, Tillie-Leblond; CH, Marquette; T, Perez; A, Scherpereel; C, Zanetti; AB, Tonnel; M, Remy-Jardin

doi:10.7326/0003-4819-144-6-200603210-00005

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Pulmonary embolism in patients with unexplained exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: prevalence and risk factors.

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Tillie-Leblond I

Marquette CH

Perez T

Abstract

<h4>Background</h4>Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) is difficult in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and exacerbation.<h4>Objective</h4>To evaluate PE in patients with COPD and exacerbation of unknown origin and explore factors associated with PE.<h4>Design</h4>Prospect...

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