TABLE 3

Indications for transthoracic echocardiography in pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary embolism severity index (PESI) class III to V, or simplified PESI score ≥ 1
Right ventricular dysfunction or strain on computed tomographic angiography
Sinus tachycardia (heart rate > 100 beats per minute)
Persistent bradycardia (heart rate < 40 beats per minute)
Elevated cardiac troponin or N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide
New complete or incomplete right bundle branch block
Changes in anteroseptal ST segment or T wave