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Patterns of Care Study / Diagnostic (Imaging Practice Patterns)

Pulmonary Embolism in PA

The overall objective of this study is to identify current practice patterns in the diagnostic approach to the large number of patients with suspected acute pulmonary embolism in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and to determine the major factors responsible for local differences in the diagnostic work-up being used for this common and clinically important pulmonary vascular disorder.

	Radiology Department - Hospital Information A census of all hospitals in Pennsylvania will provide information at the institution level regarding the hospital location (rural vs. non-rural), size (number of beds), presence or absence of an emergency room, and actual resources available for the diagnostic work-up of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism. CLICK HERE TO TAKE SURVEY

	Radiologist Information Surveys of physicians will provide important data regarding dominant factors at the physician level that determine the choice of the initial diagnostic test used in these patients. CLICK HERE TO TAKE SURVEY

	ED Physicians Information Surveys of emergency department physicians will provide important data regarding dominant factors of patients with suspected PE. >>CLICK HERE TO TAKE SURVEY

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