# Acute Pulmonary Embolism: Prognostic Role of Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography (CTPA) **Authors:** Giulia Zantonelli, Diletta Cozzi, Alessandra Bindi, Edoardo Cavigli, Chiara Moroni, Silvia Luvarà, Giulia Grazzini, Ginevra Danti, Vincenza Granata, Vittorio Miele PMC · DOI: 10.3390/tomography8010042 · Tomography · 2022-02-14 ## TL;DR This paper reviews how CTPA imaging can help predict the severity and outcomes of acute pulmonary embolism. ## Contribution It provides an updated literature review on imaging parameters and CT scores for predicting PE severity. ## Key findings - CTPA is the gold standard for diagnosing acute pulmonary embolism. - Imaging parameters and CT scores can predict the severity of PE. - Several studies have evaluated the prognostic value of CTPA in PE outcomes. ## Abstract Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography (CTPA) is considered the gold standard diagnostic technique in patients with suspected acute pulmonary embolism in emergency departments. Several studies have been conducted on the predictive value of CTPA on the outcomes of pulmonary embolism (PE). The purpose of this article is to provide an updated review of the literature reporting imaging parameters and quantitative CT scores to predict the severity of PE. ## Linked entities - **Diseases:** pulmonary embolism (MONDO:0005279) ## Full-text entities - **Genes:** F2 (coagulation factor II, thrombin) [NCBI Gene 2147] {aka PT, RPRGL2, THPH1} - **Diseases:** cardiovascular death (MESH:D002318), pressure overload (MESH:D019190), chronic pulmonary hypertension (MESH:D006976), death (MESH:D003643), Displacement of the Interventricular Septum (MESH:C563239), thromboembolic events (MESH:D013923), coagulation (MESH:D001778), myocardial infarction (MESH:D009203), pulmonary neoplasms (MESH:D008175), impaired renal function (MESH:D007674), heart diseases (MESH:D006331), stroke (MESH:D020521), COVID-19 Pneumonia (MESH:D000086382), vascular obstruction (MESH:D057772), pulmonary emboli (MESH:D020766), Left Atrial Size (MESH:D059446), Coronary Sinus (MESH:D003323), tachycardia (MESH:D013610), venous thromboembolism (MESH:D054556), respiratory failure (MESH:D012131), RV dysfunction (MESH:C535682), infection (MESH:D007239), contrast (MESH:D005119), RVD (MESH:D018497), syncope (MESH:D013575), reflux (MESH:D005764), pulmonary infarctions (MESH:D054060), morphology (MESH:C566911), clot (MESH:D013927), right heart failure (MESH:D006333), cor pulmonale (MESH:D011660), PA (MESH:D000071079), congestion syndrome (MESH:D002311), Endothelial dysfunction (MESH:D014652), APE (MESH:D011655), embolism (MESH:D004617), artery (MESH:D012078), hypercoagulation (MESH:D019851), ventricular dysfunction (MESH:D018754), inflammation (MESH:D007249), Coronary artery calcifications (MESH:D003324), IVC reflux (MESH:C563013) - **Chemicals:** CTPA (-), iodine (MESH:D007455), LA (MESH:D007811) - **Species:** Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (no rank) [taxon 2697049], Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606], Dipturus trachyderma (ray, species) [taxon 255564] ## Full text _Full body text omitted from this summary view._ Fetch the complete paper as Markdown: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC8880178/full.md ## Figures 5 figures with captions in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC8880178/full.md ## References 65 references — full list in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC8880178/full.md --- Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC8880178