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Imaging of PE in pregnancy

15/06/2021 by Bob Dunn

The Investigation of PE – imaging page has been updated with some additional information regarding radiation risks of CTPA and VQ scan.

Categories Updates Tags Cardiology
Breast feeding following MRI or CT contrast.
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