Pulmonary Angiograms and Isotope Lung Scans — Their Role in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism

Authors

Robert S. Ormond
Ellet H. Drake
Richard A. Rideout
Sudarsan Misra

Abstract

Experience gained in the study of 307 patients by pulmonary angiograms and/or isotope lung scans has led to concepts regarding the limitation and usefulness of each. The scan is ideally useful when the patient with suspected pulmonary embolism has a negative chest film. Angiograms should be performed when there are parenchymal infiltrations on the chest radiograph or when a definite diagnosis is necessary. Either study should be performed early in the course of the patient's illness to permit diagnostic study.

Recommended Citation

Ormond, Robert S.; Drake, Ellet H.; Rideout, Richard A.; and Misra, Sudarsan (1969) "Pulmonary Angiograms and Isotope Lung Scans — Their Role in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism," Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal : Vol. 17 : No. 1 , 3-14.
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.henryford.com/hfhmedjournal/vol17/iss1/2