The post-pulmonary embolism (Post-PE syndrome)

It is estimated that about 10 million of cases per year of venous thromboembolism (VTE) occur worldwide with substantial morbidity and mortality [ [1] Raskob G.E. Angchaisuksiri P. Blanco A.N. Buller H. Gallus A. Hunt B.J. et al. Thrombosis: a major contributor to global disease burden. Semin Thromb Haemost. 2014; 40: 724-735 Crossref PubMed Scopus (64) Google Scholar ]. VTE affects mainly the older population with rates three times higher in patients older than 70 years respect younger people, with a disproportionate increase in pulmonary embolism (PE) [ [2] Smith S.B. Geske J.B. Kathuria P. Cuttica M. Schimmel D.R. Courtney D.M. et al. Analysis of national trends in admissions for pulmonary embolism. Chest. 2016; 150: 35-45 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (77) Google Scholar ].