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Diagnostic imaging for acute pulmonary embolism has evolved; CT angiography of the chest is now considered the gold standard for diagnosis. The chest radiograph has limited utility, but can occasionally detect an alternative diagnosis. Although not frequently used, ventilation/perfusion scan can be diagnostic, particularly in the setting of a normal chest radiograph. Clinical features, including risk factors and presenting signs and symptoms, should be utilized to assess pre-test probability and guide diagnostic imaging choices. Unique situations, such as renal failure and pregnancy, will potentially alter the diagnostic decisions.
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Tucker, A.J., Allada, G., Primack, S.L. (2012). Pulmonary Thromboembolic Disease. In: Kanne, J. (eds) Clinically Oriented Pulmonary Imaging. Respiratory Medicine. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-61779-542-8_7
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