what is the first step in dx of PE - bronchitis

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when do we do V/q first and when do we do Spiral Ct first. please clarify. thanks.

[ArchivalUser]

CT should always be done first in stable patients. You only do V/Q scan if you don't have CT (dah) or the patient has a contraindication to CT (like unstable) or contrast (like renal disease).

hope that helps

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