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Ultrasound Not Needed if Multislice CT Used in PE Diagnosis
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Title Ultrasound Not Needed if Multislice CT Used in PE Diagnosis
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/573261?src=rss
Description In the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism, ultrasonography could still be used in patients with a contraindication to multislice computed tomography but could be used in only 1 of every 11 patients. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Cardiology
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Date Apr 22, 2008
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