Yield of chest computed tomography angiogram in cystic fibrosis patients with suspected pulmonary embolism

ConclusionThe prevalence of PE in CF patients undergoing CTPA for suspected PE was 4%, which is lower than predicted by the Revised Geneva Score. This may be due to a large overlap in the signs and symptoms of PE and exacerbations of CF lung disease.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - January 21, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Kathleen Suzanne Mahan, Hamna Ahmad, Andrew George Keenan, Matthew Erren Prekker, Robert Ralph Kempainen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research