CTPA

Typical Indications

Suspected Pulmonary Embolism

(Recent CXR , D-dimer, Wells score)

Contrast

70 mls Contrast Media @ 5 ml/s

Timing & Field Of View

Bolus tracked on Pulmonary trunk

FOV - Apices to Diaphragms

Suggested Multiplanar Reconstructions

1ml Soft tissue Axial

1ml Lung Axial