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Sep 1
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Pulmonary Embolism

Matt Covington
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In this episode of The Radiology Review Podcast, we cover pulmonary embolism (PE), an essential diagnosis to master for the radiology boards and for clinical practice. This high-yield review highlights imaging findings, pitfalls, and pearls across modalities, with a focus on CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA). Check out the free study guide on this episode at theradiologyreview.com.

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