Prognostic Value of Computed Tomography Versus Echocardiography Derived Right to Left Ventricular Diameter Ratio in Acute Pulmonary Embolism Article (Faculty180)

cited authors

  • Ammari, Zaid; Hasnie, Ali A A; Ruzieh, Mohammed; Dasa, Osama; Al-Sarie, Mohammad; Shastri, Pinang; Ashcherkin, Nikita; Brewster, Pamela S; Cooper, Christopher J; Gupta, Rajesh

description

  • Computed Tomography (CT) Pulmonary Angiography is the most commonly used diagnostic study for acute pulmonary embolism (PE). Echocardiogram (ECHO) is also used for risk stratification in acute PE, however the diagnostic performance of CT versus ECHO for risk stratification remains unclear.

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publication date

  • 2020