4 results
Imaging options for exclusion of PE in pregnant women
The radiation dose required for either V/Q scanning
scanning or CT-PA ... are outlined in Table ... PE #Pregnancy #Workup ... #Imaging #Comparison ... #Table #Pregnant
Approach to a young patient with hypertension
General Evaluation - History and Examination, Basic chemistries (K, eGFR),
Urinalysis Renal Imaging ... profile) ↑AIdo/↑PRA ... essential HTN If work-up ... early #secondary #workup ... #algorithm
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
possible diagnostic algorithm ... preferred front-line imaging ... scanning versus CT-PA ... VTE #Pregnancy #Workup ... #Imaging #Algorithm
The chart below (from the FDA) shows radiation exposure with a variety of procedures and how
below (from the FDA ... Radiation #Doses #Imaging ... ChestXRay #CXR #CT #Comparison ... #Table #Risks