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Atrial fibrillation in acute pulmonary embolism: prognostic considerations

Sérgio Barra, Luís Paiva, Rui Providência, Andreia Fernandes, António Leitão Marques

Emergency Medicine Journal · 2013 · 42 citations · 25 references

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Abstract

The presence of AF, irrespective of its timing, may independently predict mortality in patients with acute PE. These data should be tested and validated in prospective studies using larger cohorts.

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