ESC Congress 2026 Abstract
Older adults with lung clots and shock had higher death rates
During hospitalization, 47% of patients aged 80 or older died versus 37% aged 18–79, while older patients received less advanced support.During hospitalization, 47% of patients aged 80 or older died versus 37% aged 18–79, while older patients received less advanced support.
Cohort · 55,420 peopleLung
Who was studied55,420 adults hospitalized with PE and CS, against younger patients
What changedIn-hospital mortality was higher in elderly patients at 47% compared with 37% in younger patients
The catchUnmeasured frailty and patient preferences could confound the higher mortality in older patients