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Simplified PESI (Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index) score [112]
| Predicts 30-day outcomes of patients with PE | |
|---|---|
| Variable | Score |
| Age >80 years | 1 |
| History of cancer | 1 |
| History of chronic cardiopulmonary disease | 1 |
| Systolic blood pressure <100 mm Hg | 1 |
| Heart rate >110 | 1 |
| O2 saturation <90 % | 1 |
Score of 0 = low risk (consider outpatient therapy)
Score >0 = high risk
