The optimal imaging test for diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism: a second chance for lung scintigraphy?

Stavros V. Konstantinides

Source: Eur Respir J, 55 (6) 2001426; 10.1183/13993003.01426-2020
Journal Issue: June
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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