Simplified pulmonary embolism severity index

Simplified pulmonary embolism severity index is associated with dyspnea in humans (median 2 vs. 1 points).

“Higher sPESI scores [median 2 (1;2.5) vs. 1 (0;2) points]”

Humansacute pulmonary embolism survivors3 monthsn = 179

The vulnerable elders Survey-13 scale is superior to the simplified pulmonary embolism score index in predicting post-pulmonary embolism dyspnea in elderly survivors of acute pulmonary embolism

BMC geriatrics·Nov 17, 2025