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v/q q - jovana - ArchivalUser - 01-19-2007

If a patient with dyspnea, chest pain and abnormal radiography undergoes V/Q scanning, which statement is true in terms of the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism?

A. Matched defects make the diagnosis uncertain.
B. Unmatched defects rule out the diagnosis.
C. Pulmonary arteriography is indicated if clinical suspicion is low.
D. Matched defects make the diagnosis virtually certain.




0 - ArchivalUser - 01-19-2007

Matched defects make the diagnosis uncertain