Which imaging method for suspected PE?

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Published 02 February 2012 | Article by Cardiology in Review 2012 | Tags: risk-stratification, pulmonary-embolism, computed-tomography-pulmonary-angiography, ventilation-perfusion-scintigraphy

Which imaging method for suspected PE?

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most common acute cardiovascular disease after myocardial infarction and stroke. Imaging is a key component in the diagnostic evaluation of patients with suspected PE, as clinical findings alone are neither sufficiently sensitive nor specific. The prompt diagnosis,...

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