Hestia criteria

Hestia criteria

Principle

Assess the feasibility of outpatient treatment after acute PE has been confirmed.

Scope

Objectively confirmed acute PE in adults; local restriction to people aged at least 18 years. Same clinical assessment; outpatient treatment and follow-up must be feasible.

Interpretation limits

Objectively confirmed acute PE in adults; local restriction to people aged at least 18 years. Same clinical assessment; outpatient treatment and follow-up must be feasible.

Formula and logic

Any positive criterion indicates an exclusion under Hestia; a final conclusion requires all answers.

Interpretation

Outpatient treatment may be considered

No Hestia exclusion criterion identified. The decision depends on overall PE assessment and the feasibility of treatment and follow-up. Consider patient preferences and access to reassessment.

Hestia exclusion criterion present

Clinical disposition remains a physician decision.

Definition version : 1.0.0