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A 54 year old with chest pain postoperatively

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
5.) If you still suspect pulmonary embolus, what further studies are indicated?

If pulmonary embolus suspected, further imaging studies are indicated:

  • Ventilation/perfusion lung scan - a normal study rules out embolus

  • CT Angiography OR

  • Selective pulmonary arteriography - most accurate

 
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