Ventilation–perfusion SPECT versus CTPA in young adult females with suspected pulmonary embolism

Sofie Lindskov Hansen, Robin de Nijs, Jann Mortensen, Ronan M.G. Berg

Source: Eur Respir J, 55 (6) 2000448; 10.1183/13993003.00448-2020
Journal Issue: June
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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