YEARS algorithm safely reduces CT scans for PE in cancer patients

For cancer patients with suspected PE, the YEARS clinical algorithm safely ruled out PE without CT in 22% of cases, with fewer adverse outcomes (1.8% vs 5.5% with CTPA-only).

• Hydra prospective study of 692 patients with active cancer.
• Absolute risk difference for adverse outcomes (YEARS vs CTPA-only) was −2.6%.
• PE excluded without CTPA in 22% managed per YEARS algorithm.

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