The diagnostic modality of choice for suspected pulmonary embolism in the ED is computed tomographic angiography (CTA) [4].
Purpose: Previous data have demonstrated a significant reduction in CXR utilization (38.8 %) without missed pneumonia or other adverse outcomes when lung ultrasound was the initial imaging modality for evaluating suspected pediatric pneumonia.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT), the most common and preferred diagnostic modalities for detecting suspected primary brain tumors, can localize brain tumors and evaluate edema, hemorrhage, and hydrocephalus.
Musculoskeletal disorders in referrals for suspected cervical radiculopathy.
Referral guidelines for suspected cancer.
What are your reasons for suspecting it?
Radiography is a useful diagnostic modality in rabbits suspected of having dental diseases.
CT is typically the primary investigative modality in patients suspected of Zollinger Ellison syndrome or MEN1 because of the high rate of malignancy and the superior sensitivity of CT for metastatic disease.
Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is often the initial imaging modality in cases of suspected aortic valve infection.
CT with arterial phase acquisition is our preferred initial cross-sectional imaging modality in cases of suspected aortic infection.
