Knowledge of the diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in primary care

Complex calculation or quick glance? Mean platelet volume – new predictive marker for pulmonary embolism

“…Planquette et al 13 conducted a study among 155 general practitioners who had been in practice for more than 20 years (76%) to evaluate their state of knowledge of the PE diagnostic algorithm. Disappointingly, the study revealed that only 55% of GPs were aware of clinical probability scores for PE.…”

“…Disappointingly, the study revealed that only 55% of GPs were aware of clinical probability scores for PE. 13 Although the predictive value of Wells score is considered good, assessment of seven parameters is clinically difficult. MPV is a simple and cost-effective measurement and can be easily achieved even before patient is presented to the emergency department.…”

Better diagnosis is an obligatory condition for improving medical care quality

“…(Следует подчеркнуть, что, несмотря на статус обязательного во всех экспертных рекомендациях, с этим тестом знакомы не все клиницисты: в декабре 2014 г. опубликованы ана-лиза анкетирования 155 врачей общей практики Франции [8] 58% из них неправильно интерпретировали результаты теста с D-димером, а 39% неправильно интерпретировали 2 из 2 представленных им в ходе тестирования клиниче-ских случая, в которых предлагалось подтвердить или опровергнуть диагноз тромбоэмболии легочной арте-рии. ); -выполнение диагностического теста должно зани-мать минимальное время до получения однозначно ин-терпретируемого результата.…”

Improving Awareness and Outcomes Related to Venous Thromboembolism

“…A survey of 155 general practitioners in France revealed that the majority were not aware of the diagnostic algorithm for PE 8 . Awareness of risk factors was also inadequate; although 99% knew prior VTE was a risk factor and 88% knew oral contraceptives were, only 55% recognized that age and 43% recognized that obesity were risk factors for VTE 8 . Awareness of contemporary treatment approaches is also low.…”