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Ct scan "findings" says known pulmonary emboli identifies and subsegmental are not excluded. the " impression" says no pulmonary embolism. clot?

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Dr. Dimitri Novitzky answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

CT scan using contra: CT scan using contrast is very accurate tool for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolus Patients should be capitalized, ultrasound of the lower extremities, pelvis and IVC should be performed. The current embolism may require placement of and IVC filter.

Answered 3/15/2015

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