An audit of CTPA and V/Q scan for investigation of pulmonary embolism in pregnancy.

Published in: Obstetric medicine (2023)

Our study confirms a low positive imaging rate and a relatively high non-diagnostic CTPA rate in pregnancy. Newer strategies are needed to reduce the number of negative imaging studies conducted.

Keyphrases

pulmonary embolism
high resolution
preterm birth
inferior vena cava
computed tomography
pregnancy outcomes
magnetic resonance imaging
pregnant women
case control