Dual-Energy CT for Pulmonary Embolism: Current and Evolving Clinical Applications.

Yoo Jin Hong, Jina Shim, Sang Min Lee, Dong Jin Im, Jin Hur

Journal: Korean journal of radiology 2021;22(9):1555-1568

PMID: 34448383

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Abstract

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially fatal disease if the diagnosis or treatment is delayed. Currently, multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is considered the standard imaging method for diagnosing PE. Dual-energy CT (DECT) has the advantages of MDCT and can provide functional information for patients with PE. The aim of this review is to present the potential clinical applications of DECT in PE, focusing on the diagnosis and risk stratification of PE.

Address: Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.; Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. [email protected].

DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2020.1512

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MeSH Terms: Humans, Multidetector Computed Tomography, Pulmonary Embolism