Perfusion scintigraphy: diagnostic utility in pregnant women with suspected pulmonary embolic disease.

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a major preventable cause of maternal mortality during pregnancy and accurate diagnosis is essential. Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is a robust diagnostic test in non-pregnant patients with suspected PE. The potential latent carcinogenic effects of CTPA-...

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Main Authors: Scarsbrook, A, Bradley, K, Gleeson, F
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007