Background Single-detector–row computed tomography (CT) has a low sensitivity for
pulmonary embolism and must be combined with venous-compression ultrasonography of …

PURPOSE: To evaluate a diagnostic strategy for pulmonary embolism that combined clinical
assessment, plasma D-dimer measurement, lower limb venous ultrasonography, and helical …

Background The accuracy of multidetector computed tomographic angiography (CTA) for the
diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism has not been determined conclusively. Methods …

Summary Background Multislice CT (MSCT) combined with D-dimer measurement can
safely exclude pulmonary embolism in patients with a low or intermediate clinical probability …

Objectives: A prospective outcome study designed to evaluate a simple strategy for the
management of outpatients with suspected pulmonary embolism (PE), based on clinical …

Background: Helical computed tomography (CT) is a readily available tool for diagnosing
pulmonary embolism (PE); however, its role in the management of patients with clinically …

We conducted a study to evaluate a noninvasive strategy including spiral computed
tomography (CT) in patients with suspected pulmonary embolism (PE). We systematically …

ContextPrevious studies have evaluated the safety of relatively complex combinations of
clinical decision rules and diagnostic tests in patients with suspected pulmonary embolism …

ContextThe clinical validity of using computed tomography (CT) to diagnose peripheral
pulmonary embolism is uncertain. Insufficient sensitivity for peripheral pulmonary embolism …

PURPOSE: To determine diagnostic accuracy of four-channel multi–detector row computed
tomography (CT) in emergency room and inpatient populations suspected of having acute …