Pulmonary Embolism in Patients With Acute Heart Failure (PEHF Study)

Exclusion Criteria

• •Shock state suggesting cardiogenic shock and/or severe pulmonary embolism
• •Severe respiratory distress at inclusion preventing appropriate positioning or performance of imaging examinations
• •Evidence of acute coronary syndrome on electrocardiogram at admission
• •Severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance \<30 mL/min)
• •Known hypersensitivity or allergy to iodinated contrast agents
• •Ongoing therapeutic anticoagulation for more than 48 hours prior to admission
• •Hospitalization for more than 48 hours prior to inclusion
• •Inability to ensure 90-day follow-up (e.g., end-of-life situation, no fixed address, patient not reachable)
• •Inadequate understanding of the French language preventing proper study information and consent
• •Pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women
• •Individuals under legal protection or other vulnerable populations, including minors and protected adults, in accordance with applicable public health regulations (Articles L.1121-5 to L.1121-8 and L.1122-1-2 of the French Public Health Code)