The efficacy of CT for detection of right ventricular dysfunction in acute pulmonary embolism, and comparison with cardiac biomarkers

Conclusion It was found that CTPA findings were significantly associated with the presence of RVD in ECHO, cardiac biomarkers, and mortality of patients with acute PE.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11604-015-0447-9

Source: Japanese Journal of Radiology - June 28, 2015 Category: Radiology Source Type: research