An Investigation of the efficacy of single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) scintigraphy in diagnosing pulmonary embolism

Completed

• Conditions: Pulmonary Embolism; Respiratory - Other respiratory disorders / diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000089235
• Lead Sponsor: Professor Michael Hensley

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-02-10
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Under investigation for presumed acute pulmonary embolism (PE), glomerular filtration rate above the lowest quartile for age group, ability to give informed consent, willingness to undergo all scans, screening completed before the scheduled time of first scan

Exclusion Criteria

Critical illness
Current haemodynamic instability with shock or hypotension
Sustained ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation in the previous 24 hours
Myocardial infarction in the previous month, with ongoing instability
Chronic pulmonary hypertension
Renal impairment or on dialysis
Mechanical ventilatory support
Pregnancy
Allergy to intravenous contrast or iodine or lung scan agents
Severe thyroid disease
Previous pulmonary emboli
Inferior vena caval filter
Likelihood of receiving thrombolysis within 24 hours
Evidence of an alternative source of thromboemboli other than the pelvic veins and lower extremities
Institutionalised patient or prisoner
Likelihood of discharge before completion of study scans

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified