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Spiral CT for pulmonary embolism.

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Goodman, PC
Published in: Semin Respir Crit Care Med
2000

Radiologic imaging for pulmonary embolism has been problematic. Ventilation perfusion scanning is frequently inconclusive; pulmonary angiography has been traditionally underused. Now spiral computed tomographic (CT) angiography provides a readily available, noninvasive test for pulmonary embolism. The accuracy of this examination is exceedingly high, so it should become the first-line test for pulmonary embolism. Recent investigations reveal a high negative predictive value for spiral CT, further proving its value. In addition, spiral CT provides an alternative diagnosis in a high percentage of patients. This article reviews current literature regarding the sensitivity, specificity, reliability, consistency, and cost-effectiveness of spiral CT.

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Semin Respir Crit Care Med

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1069-3424

Publication Date

2000

Volume

21

Issue

6

Start / End Page

503 / 510

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Respiratory System
  • 3201 Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
  • 1102 Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology
 

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Goodman, P. C. (2000). Spiral CT for pulmonary embolism. Semin Respir Crit Care Med, 21(6), 503–510. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2000-13188
Goodman, P. C. “Spiral CT for pulmonary embolism.Semin Respir Crit Care Med 21, no. 6 (2000): 503–10. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2000-13188.
Goodman PC. Spiral CT for pulmonary embolism. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 2000;21(6):503–10.
Goodman, P. C. “Spiral CT for pulmonary embolism.Semin Respir Crit Care Med, vol. 21, no. 6, 2000, pp. 503–10. Pubmed, doi:10.1055/s-2000-13188.
Goodman PC. Spiral CT for pulmonary embolism. Semin Respir Crit Care Med. 2000;21(6):503–510.
Journal cover image

Published In

Semin Respir Crit Care Med

DOI

ISSN

1069-3424

Publication Date

2000

Volume

21

Issue

6

Start / End Page

503 / 510

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Respiratory System
  • 3201 Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
  • 1102 Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology