Altered cognition in patients following pulmonary embolism

A significant decrease in the MMSE and MoCA cognitive function assessment scales is associated with a higher occurrence of PE and worse disease prognosis. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct cognitive function screening for patients with pulmonary embolism and to intervene as early as possible. Moreover, this finding further suggests that patients with PE constitute a potentially important group for cognitive rehabilitation, providing a valuable reference for the screening of populations in need of neurorehabilitation.