PE Stratification: The sPESI is used after PE is confirmed. A score of 0 identifies patients at very low risk (1% mortality) who may be eligible for outpatient therapy.
Prognostic Criteria (1 pt each)
PE Severity Index Score
Risk Assessment
Low Risk
Clinical Insight
Mortality risk ~1.0%. Consider outpatient treatment if hemodynamically stable.
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Last Review: 2026-07-17
| Score | Risk Class | 30-Day Mortality |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Low Risk | 1.0% (Consider Outpatient Rx) |
| ≥ 1 | High Risk | 10.9% (Inpatient Admission) |
Jiménez D et al. • Archives of Internal Medicine. 2010;170(15):1383-9.
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