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Question 12: Pulmonary Embolism DiagnosisWhich of the following is the gold standard for diagnosing pulmonary embolism?%u2022 Chest X-ray%u2022 D-dimer test%u2022 CT pulmonary angiography%u2022 Ventilation-perfusion scan%u2022 Pulmonary arteriographyAnswer: CT pulmonary angiographyExplanation: CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is considered the gold standard for diagnosing pulmonary embolism. It provides detailed images of the pulmonary arteries and can directly visualize emboli.

