PE rates

What does "PE rates" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

PE rates in a medical context refer to the frequency or occurrence of Pulmonary Embolism (PE) in a certain population or group. Pulmonary Embolism is a serious condition where a blood clot gets lodged in an artery in the lungs, blocking blood flow. PE rates can be used to understand how common this condition is in different groups of people, such as those of different ages, genders, or with different lifestyles. It's a way of measuring and comparing the risk or prevalence of this health issue.

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