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Choice of investigation

X-ray of the thorax is generally the initial investigation of choice in dyspnea.
CT of the thorax is generally the investigation of choice in pulmonary embolism and aortic dissection. It is recommended as complementary to X-ray in chest trauma.^[1]

↑ . Blunt Chest Trauma, ACR Appropriateness Criteria. American College of Radiology. Date of origin: 2013

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