Implementation of a Structured Post-pulmonary Embolism Follow-up Model
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
Venous thromboembolism (VTE), clinically presenting as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most frequent cardiovascular disease and is associated with substantial short- and long-term morbidity and mortality and high costs of care. In addition negative physical and mental complications following VTE are common. However in terms of PE, there are no structured follow-up programs in Denmark and there is considerable variation in practice patterns of post-PE management both within and between countries. This project aims to develop, test and implement a structured follow-up care model for patients with PE (The Attend-PE model). This project is a pre-post intervention study and will estimate the effectiveness of implementing the structured follow-up care model on a national level.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * adult patients (≥18 years) * CT-verified diagnosis of PE Exclusion Criteria: * patients who are not living in Denmark on the extraction date * patients with a active cancer