Pulmonary embolism among patients with a nearly normal ventilation/perfusion lung scan.
J W Henry, P D Stein, A Gottschalk...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8697840Completed
Phase 3
Age: 18Years - 75Years
All Genders
ID00000566
Led by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) · Updated on 2016-04-15
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Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of two major, widely used technologies, radionuclear imaging (ventilation-perfusion scanning) and pulmonary angiography, for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Prospective Investigation of Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis (PIOPED)
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years - 75Years
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
Men and women suspected of having a pulmonary embolism and who met the criteria to undergo angiography.
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
Trial Site Locations
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
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Allocation
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Model
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Primary Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Number of Arms
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Published Research Related To This Trial
Can pulmonary angiography be limited to the most suspicious side if the contralateral side appears normal on the ventilation/perfusion lung scan? Data from PIOPED. Prospective Investigation of Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis.
A Gottschalk, P D Stein, J W Henry...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8697839Tissue plasminogen activator for the treatment of acute pulmonary embolism. A collaborative study by the PIOPED Investigators.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2106408Value of the ventilation/perfusion scan in acute pulmonary embolism. Results of the prospective investigation of pulmonary embolism diagnosis (PIOPED).
PIOPED Investigators
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2332918Ventilation/perfusion scan in pulmonary embolism. 'The Emperor is incompletely attired'.
R C Bone
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2185372Diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism in the elderly.
P D Stein, A Gottschalk, H A Saltzman...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1939945Usefulness of noninvasive diagnostic tools for diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism in patients with a normal chest radiograph.
P D Stein, A Alavi, A Gottschalk...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2024602Diagnostic utility of ventilation/perfusion lung scans in acute pulmonary embolism is not diminished by pre-existing cardiac or pulmonary disease.
P D Stein, R E Coleman, A Gottschalk...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1889240Clinical, laboratory, roentgenographic, and electrocardiographic findings in patients with acute pulmonary embolism and no pre-existing cardiac or pulmonary disease.
P D Stein, M L Terrin, C A Hales...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1909617Clinical characteristics of patients with acute pulmonary embolism.
P D Stein, H A Saltzman, J G Weg
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1746481