Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Journal Article
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· J. Chronic Dis., v. 28, no. 5-6, pp. 253-257
The difficulties in diagnosing pulmonary embolism are discussed with emphasis on the role of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in increasing the difficulties. Perfusion lung scanning is a major screening test for pulmonary embolism. The importance of a multiple view scan is emphasized. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the most common cause of nonembolic perfusion defects. Pulmonary angiography is usually required for diagnostic confirmation. Ventilation--perfusion studies employing $sup 133$Xe have been reported to show characteristic changes indicative of pulmonary embolism in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (HLW)
- Research Organization:
- Harvard Medical School, Boston
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-33-020617
- OSTI ID:
- 4089212
- Journal Information:
- J. Chronic Dis., v. 28, no. 5-6, pp. 253-257, Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-76
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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