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Optimal Strategies for the Diagnosis of Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Health Technology Assessment

Authors :
Sinclair A
Peprah K
Quay T
McInnis M
Lang E
Severn M
Mulla S
Weeks L
Tsoi B
Herrington E
Manogaran M
Garland S
Petropaganos A
Peprah K
Polisena J
Source :
2018 Jan.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The objective of this health technology assessment (HTA) is to assess the optimal diagnostic strategy for acute pulmonary embolism (PE) in urban, rural, and remote settings through an assessment of the diagnostic test accuracy, clinical utility, safety, cost-effectiveness, patients’ perspectives and experience, implementation issues, and the environmental impact of strategies for the diagnosis of adults with suspected PE.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health.)

Details

Language :
English
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
2018 Jan.
Publication Type :
Review
Accession number :
30896896