The persistence gammagraphic perfusion defects after an acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is not associated with altered echocardiographic parameters of vascular resistance

E. Marijuan Gomez (Getxo (Vizcaya), Spain)

Source: International Congress 2017 – Pulmonary embolism
Session: Pulmonary embolism
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 2355
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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