Acute pulmonary embolism (APE) is the third most common cause of death in the US with at least 600,000 cases occurring annually. APE results from migration of emboli to the lungs and obstruction of pulmonary blood vessels. If detected in early stages of development, the high rate of mortality caused by APE may be reduced significantly. A better...

Pulmonary embolism is a common cardiovascular emergency with approximately 600,000 incidents and 200,000 deaths occurring annually in the United States. CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) has become the reference standard for pulmonary embolism diagnosis, but this technique has several issues with interpretation of the intricate branching structure of...