Diagnostic yield of computed tomographic pulmonary angiography for suspected pulmonary embolism varies across settings within a community-based health system

ConclusionThe overall yield of CTPA for pulmonary embolism in this community-based system was similar to that at academic centers. The yield was significantly lower in the outpatient setting compared with studies originating in the emergency department or inpatient setting.
Source: Emergency Radiology - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research