Do you use particular cutoffs of troponin and BNP that you deem indicative of a hemodynamically significant/high-risk PE, or do you see any abnormal value as indicative?
High-sensitivity, Troponin, for example, is commonly elevated in many conditions, including CKD.
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Biomarkers are contributory variables in a multivariable assessment of any patient with pulmonary embolism. In light of the multiple factors that influence biomarker levels in a given patient, it is challenging to define one-size-fits-all cut points for meaning. It is also important to recognize tha...
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