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This research aims to explore the use of CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) for identifying osteoporosis in older adults.

March 13, 2026QJM0 citationsOpen Access

Opportunistic Diagnosis of Osteoporosis through CT Pulmonary Angiography for Suspected Pulmonary Embolism

ASAmi SchattnerHebrew University of Jerusalem YGYaïr GlickLaniado Hospital VVValeria VishnevskiLaniado Hospital

Key Points

This research aims to explore the use of CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) for identifying osteoporosis in older adults.
Utilized CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) techniques to assess vertebral column health.
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.

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