PERC Rule: Application and Limitations
“Pleuritic chest pain […] is not in a validated clinical decision rule despite having a higher OR for PE than hemoptysis and recent immobilization”
The PERC rule can be a wonderful thing, but requires judicious use. Jason West, MD reviews the literature, discussing applicability and limitations of the PERC rule, so you’ll know when to feel confident foregoing the D-dimer and when to be more cautious.
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