Simple Test Can Rule Out Pulmonary Embolism in Cancer Patients

Simple Test Can Rule Out Pulmonary Embolism in Cancer Patients

A simple test that involves answering several clinical questions and completing a blood test can accurately predict if cancer patients have a blockage in one of the arteries leading to the lungs. The YEARS algorithm was non-inferior to doing a computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) scan, which is current common practice for cancer patients with a suspected pulmonary embolism. As reported in JAMA, 22% of patients in the study did not ne…

YEARS Diagnostic Algorithm Reduces CTPA Scans by Over 20 Percent in Cancer Patients

A study published in *JAMA* indicates that the YEARS diagnostic algorithm serves as an effective tool for identifying pulmonary embolisms in cancer patients, matching the diagnostic accuracy of standard computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTPA) scans while reducing the necessity for the imaging procedure by more than 20 percent. This clinical approach offers a new method

YEARS Algorithm Enhances Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis in Cancer Patients

A novel study published in JAMA reveals a transformative approach for diagnosing pulmonary embolism in cancer patients, employing the YEARS diagnostic algorithm as a frontline tool. This algorithm’s efficacy parallels that of the standard computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTPA) scan, yet it dramatically reduces the need for this invasive imaging technique in over one-fifth of cases. Pulmonary embolism, a potentially life-threatening bl…