Overuse and underuse of pulmonary CT angiography in patients with suspected pulmonary embolism

Volume: 32, Issue: 1, Pages: 13 - 17
Published: Oct 30, 2018
Abstract
Background: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the utilization and diagnostic yields of CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA)using the Revised Geneva score and Wells' criteria, in patients with suspected pulmonary embolism (PE). Methods: One hundred and twelve adult patients underwent CTPA for suspected PE were participated in this study. The outcome was positive or negative CTPA for PE. Revised Geneva and Wells' scores were calculated. The...
Paper Details
Title
Overuse and underuse of pulmonary CT angiography in patients with suspected pulmonary embolism
Published Date
Oct 30, 2018
Volume
32
Issue
1
Pages
13 - 17
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