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French Registry Study Uses AI Clustering to Define Pulmonary Embolism Phenotypes — Implications for Risk Stratification

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16 Apr 2026

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French researchers are using AI-driven clustering to identify distinct pulmonary embolism phenotypes in 2,500 patients. This novel approach could revolutionise PE risk stratification and personalised treatment decisions.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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