Atrial Area Ratio Predicts Survival After Acute PE
In summary, patients suffering from pulmonary embolus have significantly increased long-term mortality. The early echocardiographic RA/LA area ratio is a simple, robust and easily reproducible measurement, which independently predicted long-term mortality amongst PE patients. A day 1 RA/LA area ratio >1.0 is independently associated with a three-fold increase in long-term mortality and this novel echocardiographic parameter may aid the long-term risk stratification following acute submassive PE.
Conclusion
In summary, patients suffering from pulmonary embolus have significantly increased long-term mortality. The early echocardiographic RA/LA area ratio is a simple, robust and easily reproducible measurement, which independently predicted long-term mortality amongst PE patients. A day 1 RA/LA area ratio >1.0 is independently associated with a three-fold increase in long-term mortality and this novel echocardiographic parameter may aid the long-term risk stratification following acute submassive PE.
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