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Risk Categories and Percentage of PE Diagnosis
| Number Patients | % PE Diagnosis | |
|---|---|---|
| CDS patients | 11,836 | 5.86% |
| Low prob (CDS and negative D-dimer) | 5,068 | 1.05% |
| Very low prob (CDS and neg D-dimer and + discharged home) | 3,645 | 0.08% |
| Very low prob with CTPA within 24 hours D-Dimer | 877 | 0.34% |
CDS, clinical decision support; PE, pulmonary embolism; CTPA, computed tomography pulmonary angiograph; prob, probability.
