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Baseline characteristics of studies
| Study, year | Patients (n) | Mean age [years] | Males n (%) | Follow-up [days] | Criteria used | Previous VTE %age | Cancer patients (n) | Follow-up loss (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTPE, 2011 [9] | 339 | 47 | 84 (49) | 14 and 90 | PESI | 18% | 1 | 7 |
| MERCURY PE, 2018 [10] | 114 | 49 | 55 (48) | 90 | Hestia | 19% | 7 | 13 |
OTPE – Outpatient Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism, MERCURY PE – Rivaroxaban for Early Discharge of Low Risk Pulmonary Embolism From the Emergency Department.
