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Evaluation of optimized biplane pulmonary cineangiography
Investigative Radiology
|December 1, 1985
Summary
Optimized pulmonary cineangiography offers good diagnostic quality for detecting pulmonary embolism. This technique is a viable alternative to traditional serial film pulmonary angiography, proving effective in identifying emboli and specific diagnostic features.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Cardiovascular Imaging
Background:
- Pulmonary embolism diagnosis relies on imaging techniques.
- Serial film pulmonary angiography has been a standard method.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the diagnostic quality and utility of biplane pulmonary cineangiography.
- To assess cineangiography as an alternative to serial film angiography for pulmonary embolism diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Biplane pulmonary cineangiograms were performed in 47 patients.
- Utilized short cine pulse width and automatic brightness control during normal respiration.
Main Results:
- Diagnostic quality was good in 33 patients, fair in 12, and poor in 2.
- Cineangiography advantageously displayed emboli motion in 10 of 18 patients with pulmonary emboli.
- Respiratory scissoring of vessels was noted in 3 patients, aiding in overcoming superimposition.
Conclusions:
- Optimized pulmonary cineangiography provides acceptable diagnostic quality.
- It is a suitable alternative to serial film pulmonary angiography for diagnosing pulmonary embolism.