Pulmonary embolism: optimization of small pulmonary artery visualization at multi–detector row CT

S Patel, EA Kazerooni, PN Cascade - Radiology, 2003 - pubs.rsna.org
PURPOSE: To compare the frequency of well-visualized pulmonary arteries according to
anatomic level by using different collimation with single–and multi–detector row computed …

Multi–detector row spiral CT pulmonary angiography: comparison with single–detector row spiral CT

V Raptopoulos, PM Boiselle - Radiology, 2001 - pubs.rsna.org
PURPOSE: To compare vascular conspicuity and ability to connect pulmonary arterial
branches on pulmonary angiograms obtained with helical multi–detector row computed …

Non-traumatic thoracic emergencies: CT diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism: the first 10 years

B Ghaye, J Remy, M Remy-Jardin - European radiology, 2002 - Springer
Over the past 10 years, spiral CT angiography of the pulmonary arteries has reached a high
accuracy in the evaluation of pulmonary embolism. Major advantages of CT compared with …

[PDF][PDF] CT evaluation of pulmonary embolism: technique and interpretation.

RS Kuzo, LR Goodman - AJR. American journal of …, 1997 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
H elical and electron beam CT technology have made it possible to image the thorax in a
short period of time, often during a single breath-hold. With these rapid scanning techniques …

Pulmonary embolism: comprehensive diagnosis by using electron-beam CT for detection of emboli and assessment of pulmonary blood flow

UJ Schoepf, R Bruening, H Konschitzky, CR Becker… - Radiology, 2000 - pubs.rsna.org
PURPOSE: To comprehensively assess thoracic anatomy and pulmonary microcirculation in
pulmonary embolism by using computed tomographic (CT) angiography of the pulmonary …

Pulmonary embolism detection: prospective evaluation of dual-section helical CT versus selective pulmonary arteriography in 157 patients

SD Qanadli, ME Hajjam, B Mesurolle, O Barré… - Radiology, 2000 - pubs.rsna.org
PURPOSE: To evaluate the accuracy of dual-section helical computed tomography (CT) in
acute pulmonary embolism (PE) diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Of 204 …

Suspected acute pulmonary embolism: evaluation with multi–detector row CT versus digital subtraction pulmonary arteriography

HT Winer-Muram, J Rydberg, MS Johnson, RD Tarver… - Radiology, 2004 - pubs.rsna.org
PURPOSE: To determine diagnostic accuracy of four-channel multi–detector row computed
tomography (CT) in emergency room and inpatient populations suspected of having acute …

Pulmonary embolus imaging with multislice CT

M Remy-Jardin, I Mastora, J Remy - Radiologic Clinics, 2003 - radiologic.theclinics.com
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common condition with considerable morbidity and mortality
[1]. Prompt and accurate diagnosis is important because the mortality of untreated PE is high …

CT angiography of pulmonary embolism in patients with underlying respiratory disease: impact of multislice CT on image quality and negative predictive value

M Remy-Jardin, I Tillie-Leblond, D Szapiro, B Ghaye… - European …, 2002 - Springer
Our objective was to evaluate the impact of multislice CT (MSCT) on image quality and
diagnostic value of spiral CT angiograms. Over an 8-month period (January 2000 to August …

CT angiography for diagnosis of pulmonary embolism: state of the art

UJ Schoepf, P Costello - Radiology, 2004 - pubs.rsna.org
In daily clinical routine, computed tomography (CT) has practically become the first-line
modality for imaging of pulmonary circulation in patients suspected of having pulmonary …