Table 1.
Baseline clinical characteristics.
| Present study (n = 35) | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Dyspnea | 33 (94.3) |
| Cough | 16 (45.7) |
| Chest pain | 11 (31.4) |
| Hemoptysis | 02 (5.7) |
| Leg swelling | 13 (37.1) |
| Palpitations | 09 (25.7) |
| Tachypnea (>20 & min) | 22 (62.8) |
| Rales (crackles) | 09 (25.7) |
| Tachycardia (>100/min) | 24 (68.6) |
| Increased pulmonary component of second sound | 11 (31.4) |
| Deep venous thrombosis | 09 (25.7) |
| Diaphoresis | 09 (25.7) |
| Temperature >38.5 °C | 02 (5.7) |
| Systolic blood pressure <90 mmHg | 09 (25.7) |
| Homan's sign | 04 (11.4) |
| Right ventricular lift | 03 (8.6) |
| Pleural friction rub | 03 (8.6) |
| Third heart sound | 05 (14.3) |
| Cyanosis | 01 (2.8) |