MDCT pulmonary angiography is replacing the ventilation-perfusion lung scan to diagnose suspected pulmonary embolism in hospitalized patients, say researchers from Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.

US FDA assent for 4D Medical’s CT VQ ventilation perfusion device described by the company as a “transformational milestone”.

NO SINGLE NONINVASIVE TEST for pulmonary embolism is both sensitive and specific. Some tests are good for “ruling in” pulmonary embolism (e.g., helical CT) and some tests are good for “ruling out” ...

The written report is the final product of the Nuclear Medicine consultation. Reports must contain specific information to identify the patient, the specific procedure, indications for the examination ...

A high index of suspicion combined with a meticulous history and physical examination is paramount in the evaluation of patients with pulmonary hypertension. Careful attention should be given to prior ...

A 71-year-old woman presents to the emergency department of her local hospital with shortness of breath and hypoxia. Chest radiograph (Figure 1) reveals an enlarged heart, widening of the mediastinum, ...

Backround A 40-year-old woman presented with dyspnea in the fifth month of pregnancy followed by a sudden onset of pleuritic chest pain 2 weeks postpartum. She was diagnosed as having pulmonary ...

A previously well 71-year-old woman with a history of cigarette smoking presented to the emergency department with a 6-hour history of dyspnea and pleuritic right-sided chest pain. Her oxygen ...

A new study utilizing PREFUL MRI has identified significant lung abnormalities in children suffering from long Covid without using radiation or contrast dyes. The advanced scans revealed reduced blood ...