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VentilationPerfusion SPECT for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism and Other Diseases
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Molecular Imaging
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
V/PSPECT has the potential to become a first hand tool for diagnosis of pulmonary embolism based on standardized technology and new holistic interpretation criteria.
Pretest probability helps clinicians choose the most appropriate objective test for diagnosis or exclusion of PE.
Interpretation should also take into account all ventilation and perfusion patterns allowing diagnosis of other cardiopulmonary diseases than PE.
In such contexts, V/PSPECT has excellent sensitivity and specificity.
Nondiagnostic reports are ≤3%.
V/PSPECT has no contraindication; it is noninvasive and has very low radiation exposure.
Moreover, acquisition time for V/PSPECT is only 20 minutes.
It allows quantification of PE extension which has an impact on individual treatment.
It is uniquely useful for followup and research.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bajc, Marika& Jonson, Björn. 2010. VentilationPerfusion SPECT for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism and Other Diseases. International Journal of Molecular Imaging،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490207
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bajc, Marika& Jonson, Björn. VentilationPerfusion SPECT for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism and Other Diseases. International Journal of Molecular Imaging No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490207
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bajc, Marika& Jonson, Björn. VentilationPerfusion SPECT for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism and Other Diseases. International Journal of Molecular Imaging. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490207
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-490207