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  • Title: [Old and new aspects in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism].
    Author: Russi EW.
    Journal: Schweiz Rundsch Med Prax; 1991 Mar 26; 80(13):331-4. PubMed ID: 2028143.
    Abstract:
    Pulmonary embolism remains a common complication of deep venous thrombosis. The diagnosis is often difficult, since symptoms and clinical signs are sensitive but unspecific. ECG, chest X-ray and blood chemistry serve to rule out other diseases. A normal lung perfusion scan excludes clinically relevant recent pulmonary emboli; multiple segmental perfusion defects support this diagnosis. Other scintigraphic findings have to be interpreted cautiously. Pulmonary angiography remains the diagnostic gold standard.
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