Healthcare and Economic Impact of Lung Perfusion Scintigraphy in Patients Affected by Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Acute pulmonary embolism (APE) is a cardiovascular emergency, representing the main cause of mortality, morbidity, and hospitalisation in Europe. We aim to evaluate the economic and healthcare impact of lung perfusion scintigraphy (LPS) used in patients with suspected APE, in the event of non-conclu...

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Main Authors: Giuseppe Rubini, Cristina Ferrari, Paolo Mammucci, Antonio Rosario Pisani, Pierpaolo Mincarone, Carlo Giacomo Leo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Healthcare
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/6/716