Several studies comparing COVID-19 patients with and without PE found no statistically significant mortality difference between the two groups, although mechanical ventilation and ICU admission rates may be higher in patients who also have COVID-19 associated PE. 9, 11, 15, 17 - 21 However, variable and small sample sizes, and nonuniform patient diagnostic and management policies, contribute to our limited understanding of the true prevalence and impact of PE in COVID-19 patients.10 - 13 Despite this uncertainty, there is understandable concern that COVID-19 illness combined with PE may result in worse outcomes than either entity alone.