TABLE 4.
Hestia criteria.
| Hestia criteria |
|---|
| Is the patient hemodynamically stable? |
| Is thrombolysis or embolectomy necessary? |
| Does the patient have active bleeding or high risk for bleeding? |
| Does the patient require >24 h on supplemental oxygen to maintain SaO2 of >90%? |
| Is the pulmonary embolism diagnosed while on anticoagulation? |
| Does the patient have severe pain needing intravenous pain medication for >24 h? |
| Are there other medical or social reasons for treatment in the hospital for >24 h? |
| Does the patient have a creatinine clearance of <30 mL/min? |
| Does the patient have severe liver impairment? |
| Is the patient pregnant? |
| Does the patient have documented history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia? |
If any criterion is positive, patient is not eligible for outpatient treatment. SaO2, arterial saturation of oxygen.