Search Tag: Pulmonary embolism

2024 26 Jun

  Spotting pulmonary embolism (PE) through computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) hinges on achieving sufficient contrast flow rates for clear visualization of pulmonary arteries. However, challenges arise when patients have difficult intravenous access, complicating the administration of high flow rates needed for optimal imaging.  ...Read more

2024 04 Jun

  Pulmonary embolism (PE) involves blockage of pulmonary arterial branches by a substance, usually a deep venous thrombus. It is a common and deadly cardiovascular condition, second only to heart attack and stroke. Since PE symptoms are often vague, clinical guidelines recommend using decision rules like the Wells or Revised Geneva score for initial...Read more

2024 29 May

  Pulmonary embolism (PE) poses a significant threat to global cardiovascular health, with treatment strategies for intermediate and high-risk cases remaining contentious due to the delicate balance between maintaining hemodynamic stability and minimising bleeding risks. While systemic thrombolysis has traditionally been the go-to option, its efficacy...Read more

2024 09 May

  Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a significant cardiovascular-related cause of death, often detected incidentally during imaging studies like chest CTs for other reasons. Symptoms are vague, making diagnosis challenging. PE can complicate various conditions and procedures. Abdominal CTs, although not primarily for lung evaluation, can incidentally capture...Read more

2017 25 Apr

  Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has high specificity but limited sensitivity for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism (PE), according to a systematic review published in the journal Thrombosis Research. Given these inconclusive results, researchers say management studies are needed to more precisely define the role of MRI in the diagnostic workup...Read more

2017 28 Mar

Although pulmonary CT angiography (CTA) is increasingly used to evaluate patients believed to suffer from pulmonary embolism (PE), the diagnostic yield remains low, according to a review published in American Journal of Roentgenology. The finding suggests a potential benefit to the use of clinical decision tools in the diagnostic work-up of suspected...Read more

2016 25 Jan

The American College of Cardiology and American College of Radiology have released new recommendations for diagnosing chest pain in the emergency department. The document outlines appropriate use of diagnostic imaging in 20 fundamental clinical scenarios for emergency imaging for chest pain. The clinical scenarios are broken down into leading critical...Read more

2014 16 Sep

A session on emergency treatment options for high and intermediate risk pulmonary embolism (PE) patients at the CIRSE congress in Glasgow reminded delegates of the seriousness of the condition. Prof. Nils Kucher from Bern, Switxerland explained that sequelae can include such thromboembolic pulmonary hyptertension. It is a leading cause of death worldwide,...Read more