Wells clinical prediction rule and pulmonary embolism rule out criteria (PERC) in preventing over investigation of pulmonary embolism in emergency departments

M. Aydogdu, N. Topbasi Sinanoglu, N. O. Dogan, I. K. Oguzulgen, A. Demircan, F. Bildik, N. Ekim (Ankara, Çorum, Turkey)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Pulmonary circulation: acute and chronic pulmonary embolism
Session: Pulmonary circulation: acute and chronic pulmonary embolism
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 3882

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