Research Article: Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Disease Severity and Adverse Outcomes in Patients with Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Introduction:
Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition characterized by the obstruction of one or more pulmonary arteries due to blood clots. It represents the most severe form of venous thromboembolism and ranks as the third leading cause of cardiovascular mortality, following coronary heart disease and stroke. Despite the widespread adoption of risk stratification and anticoagulant therapy, the mortality rate among high-risk acute PE patients remains alarmingly high, with reported -day mortality rates of…
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