Role of multidetector CT in predicting patient outcome in cases of pulmonary embolism: correlation between imaging findings, ICU admissions and mortality rate

Role of multidetector CT in predicting patient outcome in cases of pulmonary embolism: correlation between imaging findings, ICU admissions and mortality rate

Abstract Background Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a critical medical condition that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to avoid serious morbidity and mortality risk. Multidetector CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is considered the first-line imaging modality for suspected acute PE. The presence of...

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Main Authors: Heba Ibrahim, Samar M. El-Maadawy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-08-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Subjects:
Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary angiography
Computed tomography
Right ventricular strain
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43055-021-00593-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43055-021-00593-z

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