Trends of Pulmonary Embolism Before and After Kidney Transplantation in Black Versus White Patients

PE in those with renal transplant is more common than in general population but less common than those on maintenance dialysis. The mortality rate for PE hospitalizations is equivocal between renal transplant and general population but higher for patients on dialysis. The incidence of PE hospitalizations is not only higher among blacks, but is increasing disproportionately in this group among those who are on maintenance dialysis and within general population.