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Review
. 2025 Mar;42(3):e70116.
doi: 10.1111/echo.70116.

Advancements in Computed Tomography Angiography for Pulmonary Embolism Assessment

Ludovica R M Lanzafame  1 , Claudia Gulli  1 , Christian Booz  2   3 , Thomas J Vogl  3 , Luca Saba  4 , Riccardo Cau  4 , Patrizia Toia  5 , Giorgio Ascenti  1 , Michele Gaeta  1 , Silvio Mazziotti  1 , Tommaso D'Angelo  1
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Review

Advancements in Computed Tomography Angiography for Pulmonary Embolism Assessment

Ludovica R M Lanzafame et al. Echocardiography. 2025 Mar.

Abstract

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a critical condition stemming from venous thromboembolism, with potentially fatal outcomes. Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) serves as the gold standard for diagnosing PE, offering unparalleled diagnostic accuracy, accessibility, and speed. Recent innovations, such as spectral CT systems and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven algorithms, have enhanced the diagnostic and prognostic capabilities of CTPA, enabling precise anatomical and functional assessments. This review highlights these technological advancements and their clinical implications.

Keywords: artificial intelligence; computed tomography angiography; pulmonary embolism; spectral imaging.

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