Does the introduction of a treatment algorithm reduce the number of CT pulmonary angiograms performed for pulmonary embolus (PE)? A retrospective audit

E. Ginn, J. Goldman (Torquay, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - Pulmonary embolism and cardiovascular diseases
Session: Pulmonary embolism and cardiovascular diseases
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1941
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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