Background Pediatric pulmonary embolism (PE) is a rare event associated with significant
morbidity and mortality. Awareness of clinical presentation and practices unique to children
may aid clinicians in prompt identification and treatment. Objectives To describe the
incidence, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic and therapeutic practices, and short-
term outcomes of pediatric PE. Methods We conducted a 3-year national surveillance study
through the Canadian Pediatric Surveillance Program. Over 2800 pediatric specialists and …