Thrombosis
Study findings from B. Ghaye et al broaden understanding of thrombosis
Published in Medical Imaging Week, April 18th, 2009
According to a study from Liege, Belgium, "The aim of our study is to investigate prospectively the quantitative relationship between deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and acute pulmonary embolism (PE). 110 patients clinically suspected of having venous thromboembolic disease underwent combined CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) and venography of lower limb veins. 44 patients presented with clinical signs of DVT and positive ultrasonography or ascending venography, but no clinical sign of PE (Group 1). 66 patients presented with clinical signs of PE and positive CTPA (Group 2)."
"Clot load in lower limb veins and pulmonary arteries were scored by two independent readers, each...
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Source: Medical Imaging Week (2009-04-18)
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