Pulmonary Embolism in Patients with Unexplained Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Prevalence and Risk Factors

Abstract

This study showed a 25% prevalence of PE in patients with COPD hospitalized for severe exacerbation of unknown origin. Three clinical factors are associated with the increased risk for PE. The Geneva score and the modified Geneva score should be prospectively evaluated in patients with COPD.