Spiral computed tomography for acute pulmonary embolism

Melanie P Hiorns; John R Mayo

Spiral computed tomography for acute pulmonary embolism

Can Assoc Radiol J. 2002 Dec;53(5):258-68.

Authors

Melanie P Hiorns¹, John R Mayo

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC.

PMID: 12500376

Abstract

Imaging algorithms utilizing V/Q scanning, leg ultrasound and pulmonary angiography have substantial limitations, and may result in patients being treated on clinical grounds without a definitive diagnosis. Hence, the introduction of spiral CT angiography of the pulmonary arteries has been greeted with enthusiasm.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Acute Disease
Adult
Aged
Animals
Contrast Media
Humans
Leg / blood supply
Lung / diagnostic imaging
Male
Pulmonary Artery / diagnostic imaging
Pulmonary Embolism / diagnostic imaging*
Radionuclide Imaging
Sensitivity and Specificity
Tomography Scanners, X-Ray Computed
Tomography, Spiral Computed* / methods
Ultrasonography, Doppler
Veins / diagnostic imaging
Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio

Substances

Contrast Media