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Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports

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CT Imaging of Pulmonary Embolism: Current Status

verfasst von: Paul Apfaltrer, E. Lexworth Hanna, Thomas Henzler, Christian Fink, U. Joseph Schoepf

Erschienen in: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports | Ausgabe 6/2011

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Abstract

Computed tomographic (CT) pulmonary angiography (CTPA) has become the de facto clinical gold-standard for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE) due to its high sensitivity and specificity. Direct detection or exclusion of PE and diagnosis of various other diseases that mimic symptoms of PE can be accomplished in a single exam. In addition, CTPA allows rapid risk assessment by providing a number of predictive markers for accurate risk stratification and patient management. This article reviews the current role of routine CT techniques and recently introduced dual-energy CTPA for the diagnosis of PE as well as the role of CT for the assessment of right ventricular dysfunction in the setting of acute PE.

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Titel: CT Imaging of Pulmonary Embolism: Current Status
verfasst von: Paul Apfaltrer
E. Lexworth Hanna
Thomas Henzler
Christian Fink
U. Joseph Schoepf
Publikationsdatum: 01.12.2011
Verlag: Current Science Inc.
Erschienen in: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports / Ausgabe 6/2011
Print ISSN: 1941-9066
Elektronische ISSN: 1941-9074
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12410-011-9112-6

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