Publications by authors named "Raphaelle Lopez"

Article Synopsis
  • * Effective management includes quick diagnosis, anticoagulation to prevent recurrence, and systemic fibrinolysis for patients in critical condition.
  • * Recent advancements in interventional radiology, particularly mechanical thrombectomy, are proposed to enhance treatment options for severe cases of PE, supported by a multidisciplinary team approach.
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Background: The HOME-CoV (Hospitalisation or Outpatient ManagEment of patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection) score is a validated list of uniquely clinical criteria indicating which patients with probable or proven COVID-19 can be treated at home. The aim of this study was to optimise the score to improve its ability to discriminate between patients who do and do not need admission.

Methods: A revised HOME-CoV score was derived using data from a previous prospective multicentre study which evaluated the original Home-CoV score.

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  • - The study compares the Hestia rule and the simplified Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index (sPESI) to determine which is better for deciding whether patients with acute pulmonary embolism can be treated at home.
  • - Conducted across 26 hospitals in multiple European countries, the research included nearly 2,000 normotensive PE patients, analyzing outcomes like recurrent thrombo-embolism and hospital discharge rates.
  • - Results showed that both triaging methods were equally safe and effective, allowing over a third of patients to be treated at home with minimal complications.
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