Diagnostic approaches to pulmonary embolism in the emergency department

By mckennitt , 20 November, 2025

This is a retrospective chart review designed to gain insight in the medical decision making regarding the diagnostic approach to patients with potential pulmonary embolism (PE) in the emergency department (ED). we will investigate patients with potential PE who obtained a chest CT to see if the appropriate blood tests and decision rules were used and documented in the medical record.

Students will review electronic medical records for retrospective data collection and enter relevant data into REDCap database. Data will be analyzed by PI/lead investigator and possibly be presented in abstract and/or publication.

Start Date
End Date
Contact Last Name
Darling
Contact First Name
Chad
Contact E-mail
chad.darling@umassmed.edu
Project Type
Clinical Research
Location
UMass Chan Medical School
Department
Emergency Medicine
Roles and Responsibilities
Data Collection
Stipend
No