Study of Diagnosis and Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Embolism (APE 1 Trial)
Pulmonary Embolism, Right Heart Strain
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Pulmonary Embolism focused on measuring Pulmonary embolism, Right heart strain, Lung scintigraphy, Pulmonary angiography
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Referred from clinical departments at Odense University Hospital Referred to the Departments of Nuclear Medicine or Radiology for diagnostic evaluation of suspected pulmonary embolism Referred for lung scintigraphy, spiral computer tomography, or pulmonary angiography Exclusion Criteria: Age below 18 Contrast allergy Pregnancy S-Creatinine above 200 micromol/L Metformin treatment Fibrinolytic or surgical therapy between examinations No informed consent Withdrawn consent Failed logistics (more than 24 hours between examinations) No conclusive pulmonary angiography
Sites / Locations
- Odense University Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Other
None relevant
Not relevant