Overuse of imaging for pulmonary embolism in emergency departments: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition whose diagnosis can be challenging. Despite clinical decision rules (CDRs) like the PERC rule and Wells’ score, concerns over missed diagnoses contribute to the overuse of computed tomography angiography (CTA) and ventilatio...

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Published in:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Main Authors: Tommy Delisle, Éloïse Cyr-Bousquet, Charles Lemay, Laurie Ouellet, Catherine Desjardins-Lecavalier, Emmanuelle Raynard, Camille Morin, Claudia Bertrand-Bureau, Judicaël Adadja, Simon Berthelot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2026-04-01
Subjects:
Pulmonary embolism
Emergency department
CTA
CTPA
Ventilation/perfusion scan
Scintigraphy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-026-01228-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-026-01228-8

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