Abstract:Background: This meta-analysis presents a comparison between Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography (CTPA) and Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA), to diagnose a pulmonary embolism. Computed tomography presents the advantage of imaging the entire thorax, facilitating the diagnosis of conditions that are commonly mistaken for pulmonary embolism, such as pneumonia, aortic dissection, and malignancy. UK and US guidelines have established CT amongst the basic investigations for pulmonary embolism. MRA does not… Show more
“…V-Q SPECT and low-dose CT without contrast combination has also shown outstanding diagnostic accuracy in a few studies and should be further explored [92]. The utilization of SPECT/low-dose CT can also help distinguish between lung symptoms, leading to a notable enhancement in diagnosing pulmonary embolism or identifying other lung disorders in a substantial number of patients, particularly when anomalies in lung perfusion are observed [93].…”
Section: Imaging Modalities Of the Futurementioning
Venous thromboembolism, commonly presented as pulmonary embolism and deep-vein thrombosis, is a paramount and potentially fatal condition with variable clinical presentation. Diagnosis is key to providing appropriate treatment in a safe and timely fashion. Clinical judgment and assessment using clinical scoring systems should guide diagnostic testing, including laboratory and imaging modalities, for optimal results and to avoid unnecessary testing.
“…V-Q SPECT and low-dose CT without contrast combination has also shown outstanding diagnostic accuracy in a few studies and should be further explored [92]. The utilization of SPECT/low-dose CT can also help distinguish between lung symptoms, leading to a notable enhancement in diagnosing pulmonary embolism or identifying other lung disorders in a substantial number of patients, particularly when anomalies in lung perfusion are observed [93].…”
Section: Imaging Modalities Of the Futurementioning
Venous thromboembolism, commonly presented as pulmonary embolism and deep-vein thrombosis, is a paramount and potentially fatal condition with variable clinical presentation. Diagnosis is key to providing appropriate treatment in a safe and timely fashion. Clinical judgment and assessment using clinical scoring systems should guide diagnostic testing, including laboratory and imaging modalities, for optimal results and to avoid unnecessary testing.
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