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Table 1 Summary of CTPA findings

From: Role of multidetector CT in predicting patient outcome in cases of pulmonary embolism: correlation between imaging findings, ICU admissions and mortality rate

CTPA imaging findings

No. (%)

Mean ± SD

MPA diameter

 > 29 mm

42 (70)

 < 29 mm

18 (30)

 

33.4 ± 6.4

RV/LV ratio

 > 1

42(70)

 < 1

18 (30)

 

1.4 ± 0.40

Left sided septal deviation

Yes

42 (70)

No

18 (30)

Contrast reflux into IVC

Yes

36 (60)

No

24 (40)

  1. CTPA CT pulmonary angiography, SD standard deviation, No. number, PA pulmonary artery, RV right ventricle, LV left ventricle, IVC inferior vena cava