Diagnostic yield of CTPA and Wells Score utilization in pulmonary embolism assessment: experience from a Malaysian tertiary hospital

Introduction: Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography (CTPA) is the gold standard for diagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE), though concerns about overuse persist. Materials and Methods: This study evaluated CTPA yield and Wells Score use in 361 adults at a Malaysian tertiary centre (May 2017–July 2...

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Main Authors:	Ahmad, Nur Fathihah, Md Ralib @ Md Raghib, Ahmad Razali
Format:	Article
Language:	en en
Published:	Malaysian Medical Association 2026
Subjects:	RC627 Specialties of Internal Medicine-Metabolic Diseases RC731 Specialties of Internal Medicine-Diseases of The Respiratory System
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/127561/8/127561_Diagnostic%20yield%20of%20CTPA%20and%20Wells%20Score%20utilization.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/127561/9/127561_Diagnostic%20yield%20of%20CTPA%20and%20Wells%20Score%20utilization_Scopus.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/127561/ https://www.e-mjm.org/2026/v81n1/pulmonary-embolism.pdf
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