N-Terminal Pro–Brain Natriuretic Peptide or Troponin Testing Followed by Echocardiography for Risk Stratification of Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Abstract

Our results support a simple risk stratification algorithm for patients with PE, with the use of NT-proBNP or troponin testing as an initial step that should be followed by echocardiography if elevated levels of the biomarker are found.