Overdiagnosis of pulmonary embolism on CT-angiogram by radiologists may be widespread
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Contrasted CT-angiography of the chest, often called a "PE protocol CT," has dramatically improved the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. When used in conjunction with validated clinical decision tools like modified Wells criteria, CT-angiography is highly sensitive (good at detecting PE when it's there and ruling it out when it's not) and specific (generating few false-positive results).
Overdiagnosis of pulmonary embolism on CT-angiogram by radiologists may be widespread
Overdiagnosis of pulmonary embolism on…
Overdiagnosis of pulmonary embolism on CT-angiogram by radiologists may be widespread
Contrasted CT-angiography of the chest, often called a "PE protocol CT," has dramatically improved the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. When used in conjunction with validated clinical decision tools like modified Wells criteria, CT-angiography is highly sensitive (good at detecting PE when it's there and ruling it out when it's not) and specific (generating few false-positive results).
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