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EKG-gated digital subtraction angiography in the detection of pulmonary emboli. [Dogs]

Journal Article · · Radiology; (United States)
OSTI ID:6659936

Detection of pulmonary emboli was investigated using electrocardiographically gated (EKG-gated) intravenous digital subtraction angiography (DSA) in 6 anesthetized and paralyzed dogs. Six autologous blood clots were introducted into the internal jugular vein of each dog and both conventional pulmonary angiography and EKG- gated DSA performed in frontal and oblique projections. The authors conclude that DSA can demonstrate individual emboli with good sensitivity and excellent precision. If several emboli are present, KEG-gated DSA should prove highly accurate; however, care must be taken because overinterpretation is more likely with DSA than with conventional pulmonary angiography.

Research Organization:
Univ. of California School of Medicine, San Francisco
OSTI ID:
6659936
Journal Information:
Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 152:1; ISSN RADLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English