Abstract:Background
Computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is the diagnostic standard for confirming Pulmonary Embolism (PE). Since PE is a life-threatening condition, early diagnosis and treatment are critical to avoid PE-associated morbidity and mortality. However, the diagnosis of PE remains subject to misdiagnosis.
Methods
We retrospectively identified 251 CTPAs performed at a tertiary care hospital between January 2018 to January 2021. The scans were classified as positive (n = 55) and negative (n = 1… Show more
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