Title: Limitations of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT)
Abstract: Haydar et al recommend wider adoption of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) to investigate acute interscapular chest pain.1 Although the potential to confirm or exclude acute myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, aortitis, or acute pulmonary embolism in a single radiological study is highly appealing, they did not mention potential hazards or limitations.
Firstly, thorough clinical history and examination should, in most cases, allow determination …
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-08-27
Language: en
Type: letter
Indexed In: ['crossref', 'pubmed']
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