YEARS Algorithm for Diagnosis of Suspected Pulmonary Embolism in Patients With Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial
JAMA
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July 12, 2026
YEARS safely avoids scans in cancer
In stable patients with active cancer and suspected pulmonary embolism, the YEARS algorithm was as safe as immediate computed tomography and avoided scans in 22%. *Randomized noninferiority diagnostic trial; Level 2 (OCEBM).
- Level of evidence
- Level 2 (OCEBM)
- DocG quality score
- 6.6 / 10
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