Capability of CT pulmonary angiography in pulmonary embolism diagnosis
https://doi.org/10.20538/1682-0363-2012-6-149-152
Abstract
The purpose of this search is to evaluate diagnostic capability of CT pulmonary angiography (CTPAG) in patients with pulmonary embolism. Examination results of 45 patients with suspected pulmonary embolism provided. Pulmonary embolism symptoms and frequency of their occurrence in study group described. The modification of technical CTPAG protocol proposed for to improve visualization and to reduce radiation exposure.
About the Authors
A. N. SoloshenkoRussian Federation
O. Yu. Kilina
Russian Federation
S. N. Ivanova
Russian Federation
N. V. Khanarin
Russian Federation
A. L. Kiselyova
Russian Federation
A. S. Zamay
Russian Federation
O. A. Bersenyova
Russian Federation
A. A. Afanasiyeva
Russian Federation
T. S. Kulakova
Russian Federation
Yu. A. Zhabina
Russian Federation
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For citations:
Soloshenko A.N., Kilina O.Yu., Ivanova S.N., Khanarin N.V., Kiselyova A.L., Zamay A.S., Bersenyova O.A., Afanasiyeva A.A., Kulakova T.S., Zhabina Yu.A. Capability of CT pulmonary angiography in pulmonary embolism diagnosis. Bulletin of Siberian Medicine. 2012;11(6):149-152. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.20538/1682-0363-2012-6-149-152