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Will a chest ct scan with contrast reveal a pulmonary emobolism or does it require a special scan?

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PE: Yes, it will. This is the gold standard.

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Answered 5/6/2018

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A member asked:

Will a chest ct scan with contrast reveal a pulmonary emobolism or does it require a special scan?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Todd Campbell answered

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

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