This study looked at the safety and efficiency of non-invasive diagnostic approaches in pregnant patients suspected of having a pulmonary embolism(PE).
The Study
Milo A.M et al. Diagnostic work-up for suspected acute pulmonary embolism during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of individual patient data. J Thromb Haemost. 2023;21:606–615
Bottom Line
This was a systematic review, which was limited by only 2 studies being included. They looked at Wells Score and YEARS criteria and D-Dimers. The 2 studies used different scoring systems ie., Wells vs Revised Geneva and so are limited in the conclusion we can draw. What I think was important is that they found that in pregnant patients with no leg pain,
