PE-CADx correctly identified 77.4% of cases of acute PE that were previously missed in clinical practice.

The use of IR leads to a significant reduction in false-positive marks by PE CAD at a cost of decreasing sensitivity. Very high levels of IR, which had the lowest sensitivities, should be avoided if being used concomitantly with PE CAD.

Anatomical measurements made on preoperative computed tomography in patients undergoing robotic TECAB can predict time requirements for various procedural steps. A shorter distance between the chest wall and the heart predicts longer anastomotic and total operative times. This information could assist the TECAB surgeon with surgical planning and help guide the TECAB trainee in patient selection.

MBIR led to significant increase in PE detection compared with FBP and HIR. MBIR led to qualitative improvements in diagnostic confidence, perceived noise, and perceived enhancement compared with FBP and HIR.