Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical imaging technique
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| gptkbp:abbreviation |
CTPA
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| gptkbp:alternativeTo |
ventilation-perfusion scan
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| gptkbp:canBe |
outpatient setting
emergency setting |
| gptkbp:contraindication |
iodine allergy
renal insufficiency |
| gptkbp:cookingMethod |
fasting
hydration |
| gptkbp:detects |
pulmonary embolism
pulmonary hypertension lung parenchymal disease pulmonary artery aneurysm pulmonary artery dissection |
| gptkbp:duration |
few minutes
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| gptkbp:followedBy |
image interpretation
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography
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| gptkbp:introducedIn |
1990s
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| gptkbp:isGoldStandardFor |
pulmonary embolism diagnosis
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| gptkbp:performedBy |
radiologist
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| gptkbp:requires |
intravenous access
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| gptkbp:riskFactor |
radiation exposure
contrast-induced nephropathy |
| gptkbp:supportedBy |
gptkb:pulmonary_vasculitis
arteriovenous malformations pericardial effusion pleural effusion aortic pathology bronchial artery enlargement chest wall abnormalities chronic thromboembolic disease filling defects in pulmonary arteries incidental lung nodules lung infarction mediastinal lymphadenopathy pulmonary artery fistula pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm pulmonary artery rupture pulmonary artery sarcoma pulmonary artery stenosis pulmonary sequestration right heart strain systemic-to-pulmonary shunts tumor emboli |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
diagnosis of pulmonary embolism
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| gptkbp:usesContrastAgent |
iodinated contrast
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| gptkbp:usesImagingModality |
gptkb:computed_tomography
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| gptkbp:visualizes |
pulmonary arteries
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:CTP
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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