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Dual-Energy CT for Pulmonary Embolism: Current and Evolving Clinical Applications

  • Yoo Jin Hong (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jina Shim (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Sang Min Lee (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine) ;
  • Dong Jin Im (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jin Hur (Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2020.12.30
  • Accepted : 2021.03.19
  • Published : 2021.09.01
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Abstract

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially fatal disease if the diagnosis or treatment is delayed. Currently, multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) is considered the standard imaging method for diagnosing PE. Dual-energy CT (DECT) has the advantages of MDCT and can provide functional information for patients with PE. The aim of this review is to present the potential clinical applications of DECT in PE, focusing on the diagnosis and risk stratification of PE.

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Acknowledgement

Our special thanks go to Ms. Sunyoung Park from Siemens Healthineers, Korea and Ms. Kyoung A Um from GE Heathcare, Korea for the support related to this work.

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