State-of-the-art pulmonary CT angiography for acute pulmonary embolism
MH Albrecht, MW Bickford… - American Journal of …, 2017 - Am Roentgen Ray Soc
OBJECTIVE. Pulmonary CT angiography (CTA) is the imaging modality of choice in
suspected acute pulmonary embolism (PE). Current pulmonary CTA techniques involve ever …
suspected acute pulmonary embolism (PE). Current pulmonary CTA techniques involve ever …
[PDF][PDF] Appropriate use criteria for ventilation–perfusion imaging in pulmonary embolism: summary and excerpts
AD Waxman, M Bajc, M Brown, FH Fahey, LM Freeman… - 2017 - Soc Nuclear Med
Perfusion lung imaging for diagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE) was introduced 50 y ago
(1). At that time, it offered a noninvasive alternative to pulmonary angiography in patients …
(1). At that time, it offered a noninvasive alternative to pulmonary angiography in patients …
D-dimer use and pulmonary embolism diagnosis in emergency units: why is there such a difference in pulmonary embolism prevalence between the United States of …
G Pernod, J Caterino, M Maignan, C Tissier, J Kassis… - PLoS …, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Objective Although diagnostic guidelines are similar, there is a huge difference in pulmonary
embolism (PE) prevalence between the United States of America (US) and countries outside …
embolism (PE) prevalence between the United States of America (US) and countries outside …
Diagnosis of pulmonary artery embolism: comparison of single-source CT and 3rd generation dual-source CT using a dual-energy protocol regarding image quality …
B Petritsch, A Kosmala, T Gassenmaier… - RöFo-Fortschritte auf …, 2017 - thieme-connect.com
Purpose To compare radiation dose, subjective and objective image quality of 3 rd
generation dual-source CT (DSCT) and dual-energy CT (DECT) with conventional 64-slice …
generation dual-source CT (DSCT) and dual-energy CT (DECT) with conventional 64-slice …
Radionuclide diagnosis of pulmonary embolism
S Hess, PH Madsen - Thrombosis and Embolism: from Research to …, 2017 - Springer
Diagnostic imaging plays an integral role in the diagnostic workup of suspected pulmonary
embolism, and several modalities have been employed over the years. In recent years, the …
embolism, and several modalities have been employed over the years. In recent years, the …
A clinically meaningful interpretation of the prospective investigation of pulmonary embolism diagnosis (PIOPED) scintigraphic data
P Cronin, BA Dwamena - Academic Radiology, 2017 - Elsevier
Rationale and Objectives Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common condition associated with
significant morbidity and mortality. Diagnostic test characteristics reported in terms of …
significant morbidity and mortality. Diagnostic test characteristics reported in terms of …
Incidence of a single subsegmental mismatched perfusion defect in single-photon emission computed tomography and planar ventilation/perfusion scans
M Stubbs, K Chan, H McMeekin… - Nuclear Medicine …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Objective This study aims to compare the incidence of ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) scans
interpreted as indeterminate for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) using single …
interpreted as indeterminate for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) using single …
Improved image quality of low-dose CT pulmonary angiograms
EL Chen, JA Ross, C Grant, A Wilbur, N Mehta… - Journal of the American …, 2017 - Elsevier
Objective The use of CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) to evaluate for pulmonary
embolism has been increasing, and carries a significant radiation dose. We evaluate image …
embolism has been increasing, and carries a significant radiation dose. We evaluate image …
Use of tachycardia in patients with submassive pulmonary emboli to risk stratify for early initiation of thrombolytic therapy: a case series comparing early versus late …
Pulmonary embolism (PE) represents a prevalent cause of morbidity and mortality in the
United States, with approximately 600 000 cases diagnosed annually. The mortality rate for …
United States, with approximately 600 000 cases diagnosed annually. The mortality rate for …
[PDF][PDF] VTE Safety Toolkit: A Systems Approach to Patient Safety Principal Investigator: Brenda K. Zierler, PhD Team Members: Ann Wittkowsky, PharmD 2
R Glenny, S Wolpin, JA Lee, G Peterson, F Wolf… - ahrq.gov
Purpose: The purpose of this program was to increase the implementation of safe practice
interventions for patients at risk for or who are diagnosed with venous thromboembolism …
interventions for patients at risk for or who are diagnosed with venous thromboembolism …