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Sensitivity Of Single Organ Versus Multiorgan Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Compared To Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography In Detecting Pulmonary Embolism In Adult Patients, Jessica Stangenes
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Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication of venous thromboembolism and its diagnosis remains a challenge. The current gold standard to confirm diagnosis of PE is multi-row computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) but has limitations and alternative imaging modalities are being investigated. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has been applied in the diagnostic process in PE but whether it can safely replace the gold standard is of question.
Methods: A literature review was conducted to evaluate the sensitivity of single versus multiorgan point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) compared to CTPA in detecting PE in adult patients.
Discussion: Several prospective observational …