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for a diagnosis of PE
Recurrent PE
Repeat pulmonary angiography with the finding
of a new intraluminal filling defect or a new,
sudden cut-off in an arterial branch, not present
on the first examination.
Repeat sCT showing new embolism
Repeat V/Q scan with the finding of a new
perfusion defect, segmental or larger, with a
ventilation mismatch
Demonstration of fresh PE at autopsy
DVT
Ascending venography
Compression ultrasonography (US) for
symptomatic, proximal DVT, but less adequate
for distal DVT. Findings can interpreted by the
observer only, who should be carefully selected
by the study co-ordinator
Recurrent DVT
New or extended intraluminal filling defect seen
on at least two projections during repeat
ascending venography
New thrombosis on US examination, in the case
of proximal DVT