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Risk factors in pulmonary embolism

W W Coon

    Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics
    |September 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pulmonary embolism risk is higher with heart disease, cancer, obesity, and trauma. Identifying these risk factors can improve detection of deep venous thrombosis and prevent pulmonary embolism.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical research
    • Clinical pathology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a significant cause of mortality.
    • Identifying risk factors for PE is crucial for prevention.
    • Autopsy studies provide valuable insights into disease prevalence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the influence of various diseases and conditions on the prevalence of pulmonary embolism.
    • To identify major risk factors associated with pulmonary embolism development.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of autopsy data from the University of Michigan over a ten-year period.
    • Examination of patient records to correlate diseases and conditions with pulmonary embolism incidence.

    Main Results:

    Keywords:
    Age FactorsAmericasCancerDemographic FactorsDeveloped CountriesDiseasesEmbolismHeart DiseasesIncidenceMeasurementMichiganNorth AmericaNorthern AmericaPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsPulmonary EmbolismResearch MethodologyRetrospective StudiesStudiesThromboembolismUnited StatesVascular Diseases

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    • Heart disease, certain cancers, obesity, acute paraplegia, and trauma were identified as major risk factors for pulmonary embolism.
    • These factors significantly increase the likelihood of developing pulmonary embolism.

    Conclusions:

    • Established risk factors should guide selective screening programs for deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
    • Prophylactic low-dose heparin therapy is recommended for high-risk patients during hospitalization to prevent PE.