PubMed · 3402147
Ventilation abnormalities associated with pulmonary embolism.
Abstract
A retrospective analysis of 2035 lung images performed over approximately 5 years revealed abnormal ventilation coexisting with pulmonary embolism in 18 patients. Matching ventilation perfusion defects may be associated with pulmonary embolism without infarction. In patients with a high clinical suspicion of acute pulmonary embolism and matching V/Q abnormalities, an angiogram may be necessary to definitely exclude the diagnosis.
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M S Sandler, M G Velchik, A Alavi. 1988. Ventilation abnormalities associated with pulmonary embolism.. https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-198806000-00014
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