New CT index to quantify arterial obstruction in pulmonary embolism: comparison with angiographic index and echocardiography.

D Qanadli, S; El Hajjam, M; Vieillard-Baron, A; Joseph, T; Mesurolle, B; L Oliva, V; Barré, O; Bruckert, F; Dubourg, O; Lacombe, P

doi:10.2214/ajr.176.6.1761415

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New CT index to quantify arterial obstruction in pulmonary embolism: comparison with angiographic index and echocardiography.

Published in AJR. American journal of roentgenology • Jun 1, 2001

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S D Qanadli

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M El Hajjam

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A Vieillard-Baron

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to define and evaluate a specific index to quantify arterial obstruction with helical CT in acute pulmonary embolism. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifty-four patients (mean age, 56 years) with proven pulmonary emboli among 158 consecutive patients, who had undergone both...

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