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Acute pulmonary embolism multimodality imaging prior to endovascular therapy.
- Source :
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The international journal of cardiovascular imaging [Int J Cardiovasc Imaging] 2021 Jan; Vol. 37 (1), pp. 343-358. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Aug 30. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- The manuscript discusses the application of CT pulmonary angiography, ventilation-perfusion scan, and magnetic resonance angiography to detect acute pulmonary embolism and to plan endovascular therapy. CT pulmonary angiography offers high accuracy, speed of acquisition, and widespread availability when applied to acute pulmonary embolism detection. This imaging modality also aids the planning of endovascular therapy by visualizing the number and distribution of emboli, determining ideal intra-procedural catheter position for treatment, and signs of right heart strain. Ventilation-perfusion scan and magnetic resonance angiography with and without contrast enhancement can also aid in the detection and pre-procedural planning of endovascular therapy in patients who are not candidates for CT pulmonary angiography.
- Subjects :
- Acute Disease
Clinical Decision-Making
Humans
Predictive Value of Tests
Pulmonary Artery physiopathology
Pulmonary Embolism physiopathology
Computed Tomography Angiography
Endovascular Procedures
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Perfusion Imaging
Pulmonary Artery diagnostic imaging
Pulmonary Embolism diagnostic imaging
Pulmonary Embolism therapy
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1875-8312
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The international journal of cardiovascular imaging
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32862293
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10554-020-01980-9