Rev Invest Clin
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Serum C-reactive protein (CRP) to albumin ratio (CAR) has been defined as an inflammation-based prognostic marker. We evaluated the association and prognostic value of CRP/albumin ratio in patients with pulmonary embolism (PE). ⋯ The CRP/albumin ratio, an inexpensive and easily measurable laboratory variable, may be a useful prognostic marker of PE, especially when other causes that alter serum levels are excluded from the study.