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Rethinking PE Diagnosis in Young Adults
This chapter focuses on a study examining pulmonary embolism rule-out criteria specifically for adults aged 35 and younger. It addresses the challenges of unnecessary imaging and potential risks associated with current diagnosis methods, especially for young women. The chapter proposes modifications to the PERC rule to improve diagnostic accuracy while highlighting the importance of cautious interpretation of study results.