Key result
Computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTPA), typically combined with ultrasound or D-dimer, was part of the most cost-effective algorithm for diagnosing pulmonary embolism in 12 of 13 studies.
Why the study?
Are diagnostic algorithms incorporating computed tomography pulmonary angiography cost-effective for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism?
Population
13 model-based cost-effectiveness analysis studies evaluating diagnostic algorithms for pulmonary embolism
Comparison
Diagnostic algorithms incorporating computed… vs Alternative diagnostic algorithms for pulmonary…
Design
Systematic_review
Authors
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CTPA-inclusive algorithms merit priority in PE diagnostic pathways; reinforces cost-effectiveness evidence across systematic analyses.
Systematic Review (n=13)
Are diagnostic algorithms incorporating computed tomography pulmonary angiography cost-effective for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism?
Diagnostic algorithms incorporating CTPA, typically combined with ultrasound or D-dimer, are consistently found to be the most cost-effective approach for diagnosing pulmonary embolism.
Raymakers et al. (2013) conducted a systematic review in Pulmonary embolism (n=13). Computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTPA) vs. Other diagnostic algorithms was evaluated on Cost-effectiveness. Computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTPA), typically combined with ultrasound or D-dimer, was part of the most cost-effective algorithm for diagnosing pulmonary embolism in 12 of 13 studies.
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