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A study protocol for a randomised controlled trial evaluating the safety and efficiency of the YEARS algorithm versus computed tomography pulmonary angiography only for suspected acute pulmonary embolism in patients with cancer: the Hydra Study
2026-01-16
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<h4>Background</h4> Pulmonary embolism (PE) is frequently suspected in patients with cancer due to non-specific symptoms suggestive of PE and their inherent risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Commonly used clinical decision rules (CDRs) and D-dimer testing may be less reliable in this specific population. Due to the lack of guideline recommendations on the optimal diagnostic approach and the perceived futility...
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- 10.64898/2026.01.14.26344055
