Table 1 Comparison of clinical and radiological findings of the study groups
From: Diagnostic usefulness of pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A in suspected pulmonary embolism
Parameters | PE(+) (n = 24) | PE(-) (n = 29) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | ||
Sex (men) | 13 (54) | 14(48) | 0.669 |
Symptoms | |||
Shortness of breath | 18 (75) | 25 (86) | 0.299 |
Chest pain | 14 (58) | 25 (86) | 0.098 |
Palpitation | 12 (50) | 10 (34) | 0.254 |
Cough | 11 (45) | 21 (72) | 0.049 * |
Leg swelling | 8 (33) | 9 (31) | 0.858 |
Hemoptysis | 5 (20) | 3 (10) | 0.288 |
Physical examination findings | |||
Crackles | 14 (58) | 22 (76) | 0.174 |
Ronchus | 4 (17) | 7 (24) | 0.504 |
Cyanosis | 6 (25) | 13 (44) | 0.134 |
Tachycardia | 5 (20) | 6 (20) | 0.990 |
Tachypnea | 4 (17) | 10 (34) | 0.143 |
Radiological findings | |||
Infiltration | 14 (58) | 22 (76) | 0.174 |
Cardiomegaly | 16 (66) | 14 (48) | 0.179 |
Linear atelectasis | 7 (29) | 9 (31) | 0.883 |
Pleural effusion | 5 (20) | 9 (31) | 0.402 |
Elevation of the Diaphragm | 3 (12) | 4 (14) | 0.890 |