Overutilisation of imaging studies for diagnosis of pulmonary embolism: are we following the guidelines?
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DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2018-135995
Abstract: Objective To evaluate if imaging studies such as CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) or ventilation–perfusion (V/Q) scan are ordered according to the current guidelines for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE). Methods We performed a retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: pulmonary embolism; overutilisation imaging; wells criteria; imaging studies ... See more keywords
Overuse and underuse of pulmonary CT angiography in patients with suspected pulmonary embolism
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DOI: 10.14196/mjiri.32.3
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:… read more here.
Keywords: patients suspected; geneva score; wells criteria; high clinical ... See more keywords