Dual Energy CT Imaging for Suspected Pulmonary Embolism Using a Lower Dose of Contrast Agent
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CT is the preferred imaging modality to diagnose pulmonary embolism Evaluation of pulmonary embolism with dual energy CT (DECT) retains diagnostic accuracy using less contrast material than standard CT Virtual monochromatic images, derived from DECT data, show contrast material at greater intensity than standard CT Iodine images show the distribution of contrast material and can be used to assess perfusion deficits
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