Which of the diagnostic tests for pulmonary embolism is likely the safest and the most consist-ently accurate?
a. Impedance plethysmography
b. MRI
c. Pulmonary angiogram
d. Helical CTA
ANS: B
The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of MRI are approximately 97%. MRI with radial pulse acquisition appears accurate in the diagnosis of acute deep venous thrombosis. Because of its limited availability, MRI may not be useful in the acute setting.
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