Key result
Pulmonary arteriography is advocated as the gold standard for diagnosing suspected pulmonary embolism, with a cited procedure mortality rate of 0.2% compared to up to 30% for untreated PE.
Population
Patients with suspected pulmonary embolism (PE)
Design
Editorial
Authors
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This letter advocates for the continued use of pulmonary arteriography as a definitive and safe diagnostic tool for suspected pulmonary embolism.
This letter advocates for the continued use of pulmonary arteriography as a definitive and safe diagnostic tool for suspected pulmonary embolism.
Richard D. Sautter (1987) conducted a letter in Pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary arteriography was evaluated. Pulmonary arteriography is advocated as the gold standard for diagnosing suspected pulmonary embolism, with a cited procedure mortality rate of 0.2% compared to up to 30% for untreated PE.
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