Table I.
In-hospital mortality according to the degree of hemodynamic compromise in 1001 patients with acute pulmonary embolism (adapted from [8])
| Variable | n | Mortality |
|---|---|---|
| RV dysfunction, no arterial hypotension | 407 | 8.1% |
| Arterial hypotension1 | 316 | 15.2% |
| Cardiogenic shock2 | 102 | 24.5% |
| Cardiopulmonary resuscitation | 176 | 64.8% |
1
Arterial hypotension – systolic arterial pressure < 90 mm Hg or drop in systolic pressure of at least 40 mm Hg for > 15 min but no need for catecholamines except for dobutamine ≤ 5 mg/kg/min.
2
Cardiogenic shock – arterial hypotension plus clinical signs of tissue hypoperfusion and hypoxia, including an altered level of consciousness, a urine output of < 30 ml/h, or cold and clammy extremities. RV – right ventricular