Modalities
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Gadolinium-enhanced MR angiography (MRA) is accurate modality for diagnosing pulmonary embolism. From a selection point of view MRA is ideal in situations where the use of intravascular iodinated contrast material is contraindicated or as a substitute for pulmonary angiography when a ventilation/perfusion (VQ) scan does not provide sufficient information for treatment decisions. |
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