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A member asked:
Does clear chest x-ray mean that i don't have a pe in my lungs?
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No: A chest x-ray is a very insensitive test for detection of pe. Ct of chest with contrast is the usual exam ordered if there is clinical suspicion of pe.
Answered 3/15/2014
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Not necessaarily: Pulmonary embolism can frequently display a normal chest exam. If high clinical suspicion for pulmonary embolism then the more sensitive test is chest angiographic CT.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Not at all.: A chest X-ray will look normal in most cases of PE.
Answered 9/29/2016
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