Predictors of death within 30 days in acute pulmonary embolism
| Test | Cut-off value | Negative predictive value, % | Positive predictive value, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echocardiography | Various for right ventricular dysfunction | 98 | 8 |
| Computed tomographic pulmonary angiography | RV:LV diameter ratio > 0.9 | 93 | 8 |
| B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) | 75–100 pg/mL | 98 | 14 |
| NT-pro-BNP | 600 pg/mL | 99 | 7 |
| Troponin T | 14 pg/mL | 98 | 9 |
NT-pro-BNP = N-terminal pro-BNP