Table 2 Clinical presentation of patients with pulmonary embolism

Symptoms

Asymptomatic

2

(66.7)

1

(33.3)

3

Dyspnea

25

(37.3)

42

(62.7)

67

Chest pain

9

(29.0)

22

(71.0)

31

Cough

6

(60.0)

4

(40.0)

10

Hemoptysis

2

(50.0)

2

(50.0)

4

Leg pain or swelling (unilateral)

3

(23.1)

10

(76.9)

13

Syncope

1

(33.3)

2

(66.7)

3

Signs

Tachycardia (heart rate > 100 beats/min)

16

(37.2)

27

(62.8)

43

Hypoxia (oxygen saturation < 95% on room air)

12

(42.9)

16

(57.1)

28

Hypotension (blood pressure < 90/60 mmHg)

3

(60.0)

2

(40.0)

5

Altered consciousness

2

(33.3)

4

(66.7)

6