Comparative analysis of pulmonary perfusion scans with pulmonary angiograms

Journal Article · Wed Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1976 · Am. Heart J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0002-8703(76)80005-1· OSTI ID:7256552

Bell, W R; Simon, T L

Pulmonary angiograms and pulmonary lung perfusion scans on 162 patients with pulmonary embolism were comparatively analyzed. Among the expert angiographic panel members who independently evaluated the studies there was consistent agreement on the diagnosis, size of the emboli, and severity. Consistency of agreement among the expert pulmonary lung perfusion scan panelists was considerably less. These data demonstrate that, in addition to the lack of specificity of the lung perfusion scan for the diagnosis of pulmonary thromboemboli, there is a considerable problem of interpretation in this patient population.

• Research Organization: Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore
• OSTI ID: 7256552
• Journal Information: Am. Heart J.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Heart J.; (United States) Vol. 92:6; ISSN AHJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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