Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) lung scans constitute one of the oldest nuclear medicine
procedures, remain one of the few studies performed in the acute setting, and are amongst …

Introduction Pulmonary embolism is a common cause of cardiopulmonary mortality and
morbidity worldwide. Survivors of acute pulmonary embolism may experience dyspnea …

Background Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan coupled with single photon emission computed
tomography (SPECT) is commonly used for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE). An …

Various radiopharmaceuticals are available for imaging pediatric patients in the acute care
setting. This article focuses on the common applications used on a pediatric patient in acute …

Lung perfusion scintigraphy is a common nuclear medicine exam performed for the
evaluation of pulmonary emboli, often in the emergency setting. There can be confusion …

This thesis examines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for enhancing photon counts in
ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) scans. V/Q scintigraphy is essential in the nuclear medicine field …

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a prevalent condition worldwide, with an annual incidence of 1
in 1 000 people. Mortality rates vary from 2% to 17% at 3 months, depending on underlying …

Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scans constitute one of the oldest studies in nuclear medicine,
dating as far back as the 1960s. 1, 2 While lung scintigraphy can serve to evaluate lung …

Objectives: Review the indications for a ventilation-perfusion scan. Describe the procedure
of administering a ventilation-perfusion scan. Summarize the interpretation of a ventilation …

Na presente monografia é abordado o papel da Medicina Nuclear no diagnóstico de
patologias com alterações fisiopatológicas relevantes, tais como a Doença Pulmonar …