Isabelle Malhamé
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Isabelle Malhamé
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Obstetric medicine physician and researcher @cusm-muhc.bsky.social. Passionate about improving maternal health outcomes. #CardioObstetrics enthusiast.
🫄🏻❓So once the need for testing is confirmed, what do pregnant people want to know about prior to CT/VQ scan?

❣️What are the risks associated with pulmonary embolism?
❣️Any fetal/maternal risks with ionizing radiations?
❣️Any risks associated with not testing?

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November 21, 2024 at 2:30 AM
👉 1 in 5 pregnant individuals with suspected pulmonary embolism preferred not to get diagnostic imaging.

📣 Diagnostic imaging to rule out pulmonary embolism is considered safe in pregnancy.

🤰🏻Better communication to foster trust and support is urgently needed.

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November 19, 2024 at 3:23 AM