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Is a thin slice ct the same kind of ct they use when looking for pulmonary embolism?
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Yes: We use thin slice ct for many things but it is especially helpful when we look for pulmonary embolism. To see a pe you would need to have intravenous contrast injected. Thin slice ct without contrast is often used to look at the details of the lung tissue.
Answered 11/24/2014
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Yes: Thin is 3mm compared to 5 mm or a centimeter.
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