Ventilation abnormalities associated with pulmonary embolism
Journal Article
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· Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
A retrospective analysis of 2035 lung images performed over approximately 5 years revealed abnormal ventilation coexisting with pulmonary embolism in 18 patients. Matching ventilation perfusion defects may be associated with pulmonary embolism without infarction. In patients with a high clinical suspicion of acute pulmonary embolism and matching V/Q abnormalities, an angiogram may be necessary to definitely exclude the diagnosis.
- Research Organization:
- Hospital of the Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6770551
- Journal Information:
- Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 13:6; ISSN CNMED
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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