Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism
Purins A, Mundy L, Hiller JE
Record ID 32008100169
English
Authors' results and conclusions:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is not as sensitive or specific as current standard methods of pulmonary embolism (PE) diagnosis. Despite this MRI technology is advancing rapidly and MRI is approaching CT based accuracy. For patients at low probability of PE and also patients for whom radiation or contrast agent risks are not acceptable MRI provides an optional diagnostic method.
Authors' recommendations:
At the current time, MRI for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism will not replace computed tomography (CT) pulmonary angiography. However, the technology is rapidly developing, therefore HealthPACT have recommended that this technology be monitored in 24 months.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2008
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Pulmonary Embolism
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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