A post-operative patient shows sudden hypotension, tachycardia, and hypoxia. You suspect PE. Which diagnostic test would be most appropriate next?
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Correct answer: CT pulmonary angiography if renal function allows
CT pulmonary angiography is the gold standard imaging for diagnosing PE in suitable patients.
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