Pulmonary Embolism After Acute Ischaemic Stroke (PEARL-AIS): Global Prevalence, Risk Factors, Outcomes, and Evidence Grading from a Meta-Analysis

<i>Objectives:</i> Pulmonary embolism (PE) is an uncommon but potentially fatal complication of acute ischaemic stroke (AIS). Its global burden and prevention remain incompletely defined. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis (PEARL-AIS) to estimate prevalence, risk factors,...

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Published in:	Neurology International
Main Authors:	Darryl Chen, Yuxiang Yang, Sonu M. M. Bhaskar
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-10-01
Subjects:	pulmonary embolism acute ischaemic stroke venous thromboembolism thromboprophylaxis meta-analysis thromboinflammatory axis
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2035-8377/17/10/168