A pregnant patient has suspected PE and a chest radiograph showing focal lung abnormality. Leg examination shows no symptoms of DVT. Which imaging pri...

Question

A pregnant patient has suspected PE and a chest radiograph showing focal lung abnormality. Leg examination shows no symptoms of DVT. Which imaging principle is appropriate after specialist discussion?

Accepted Answer

Use CT pulmonary angiography after discussion

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Measure D-dimer then select thoracic imaging

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Use perfusion lung scintigraphy

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Perform bilateral proximal leg ultrasonography

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Use full ventilation-perfusion scintigraphy

Pulmonary Embolism-Diagnosis — MRCEM SBA MCQ

A pregnant patient has suspected PE and a chest radiograph showing focal lung abnormality. Leg examination shows no symptoms of DVT. Which imaging principle is appropriate after specialist discussion?