Evaluated the potential for routine screening for osteoporosis during pulmonary embolism assessments.
Demonstrated that CTPA can effectively evaluate vertebral bone density.
Identified osteoporosis cases that may otherwise be overlooked in routine evaluations.
Abstract
CTPA can be routinely applied to include evaluation of the vertebral column for osteoporosis, a prevalent and notoriously underdiagnosed and undertreated serious condition of older adults.