CTPA and pulmonary embolism rates between Māori and European populations in Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
This study demonstrates no ethnic difference in the age-adjusted incidence of PE. These findings suggest that ethnicity should not be used in isolation for clinical decision making. Higher rates of CTPA in Māori suggest an equitable approach to CTPA scan requesting.
Authors
- Thomas D. Clark
- Catherine Song
- Matthew T. Wheeler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8721-3022)
- Chris Frampton
Institutions
- University of Auckland (NZ)
- Tauranga Hospital (NZ)
- University of Otago (NZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- New Zealand Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-10-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.26635/6965.7092
- Primary Topic
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00