[CT Scan Angiography In The Pulmonary Embolism's Diagosis At Radiology And Nuclear Medicine Department In Hôpital Du...

Area of Science:

• Radiology
• Cardiovascular Imaging
• Pulmonary Medicine

Context:

• Pulmonary embolism (PE) diagnosis presents challenges in emergency settings.
• Accurate and timely diagnosis is crucial for patient management and outcomes.
• Thoracic CT angiography (CTA) is increasingly utilized for suspected PE.

Purpose:

• To evaluate the diagnostic performance and clinical utility of thoracic CT angiography in identifying pulmonary embolism.
• To assess the ability of CTA to determine the location and severity of pulmonary embolism using the Qanadli index.

Summary:

• A prospective study included 77 patients with suspected pulmonary embolism.
• Thoracic CT angiography confirmed PE in 58.44% of cases, with lobar artery involvement being most common.
• The Qanadli index classified PE severity as moderate (53.33%), severe (35.56%), and massive (11.11%).

Impact:

• Thoracic CT angiography is confirmed as a valuable tool for diagnosing pulmonary embolism.
• The study highlights CTA's role in precise topographical and severity assessment of PE.
• Findings support the integration of CTA as a primary diagnostic modality for PE.