TY - JOUR
T1 - Navigating the Pulmonary Perfusion Map
T2 - Dual-Energy Computed Tomography in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
AU - Alis, Jonathan
AU - Latson, Larry A.
AU - Haramati, Linda B.
AU - Shmukler, Anna
PY - 2018/11/1
Y1 - 2018/11/1
N2 - Pulmonary embolism is the third most common acute cardiovascular disease. Dual-energy computed tomography perfusion imaging is a promising adjunct in the detection of acute PE providing simultaneous functional assessment of pulmonary perfusion alongside the high-resolution morphological information from computed tomography pulmonary angiography. We review the evidence to date and common causes of perfusion defects including artifacts, parenchymal, and vascular causes, and discuss its potential in furthering our understanding of physiology and pathophysiology in acute pulmonary embolism.
AB - Pulmonary embolism is the third most common acute cardiovascular disease. Dual-energy computed tomography perfusion imaging is a promising adjunct in the detection of acute PE providing simultaneous functional assessment of pulmonary perfusion alongside the high-resolution morphological information from computed tomography pulmonary angiography. We review the evidence to date and common causes of perfusion defects including artifacts, parenchymal, and vascular causes, and discuss its potential in furthering our understanding of physiology and pathophysiology in acute pulmonary embolism.
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U2 - 10.1097/RCT.0000000000000801
DO - 10.1097/RCT.0000000000000801
M3 - Article
C2 - 30371612
AN - SCOPUS:85056552271
VL - 42
SP - 840
EP - 849
JO - Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
JF - Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
SN - 0363-8715
IS - 6
ER -