Jul 2, 2025 · CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) will show filling defects within the pulmonary vasculature with acute pulmonary emboli. When the artery is viewed in its axial plane the central …

Jul 18, 2024 · This technique is based on the detection of filling defects in the pulmonary arterial vasculature 6, so acquisition at the right time is of vital importance. The study is optimal when the …

Pulmonary embolism should be considered for unexplained syncope. Subtle alteration of the pulmonary vascular pattern and mildly hyperattenuating thrombus with arterial dilatation on non-contrast CT can …

Dec 3, 2025 · Pulmonary fat embolism refers to pulmonary embolism by fat, most commonly due to major trauma. This can rarely progress to life-threatening fat embolization syndrome.

Sep 11, 2025 · Chronic pulmonary emboli are mainly a consequence of incomplete resolution of pulmonary thromboembolism.

Aug 3, 2025 · Hampton hump refers to a dome-shaped, pleural-based opacification in the lung most commonly due to pulmonary embolism with secondary lung infarction.

Nov 1, 2025 · Pathology Right heart strain can often occur as a result of pulmonary arterial hypertension (and its underlying causes such as massive pulmonary emboli). Biomarkers Patients with right heart …

Nov 1, 2025 · Treating the underlying pulmonary embolism by providing cardiopulmonary support is the initial treatment. Anticoagulation is commenced in patients without risk of active bleeding.

The site and number of pulmonary emboli should be described: central, main, lobar, segmental or subsegmental vessels. Associated signs include: straightening of the intraventricular septum from …

May 6, 2025 · Chest radiographs are usually normal unless there is a massive load of emboli. In the event of a large volume of gas emboli, there may be areas of hyperlucency overlying the heart …