CT Pulmonary Angiogram (CTPA) Report: PE Findings & Turnaround
Hybrid AI + cardiothoracic radiologist intelligence. Reports in 20 minutes. Critical findings escalated immediately.
- What is a CT Pulmonary Angiogram?
- CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is a contrast-enhanced computed tomography study with timing optimised to opacify the pulmonary arteries, used to detect pulmonary embolism (PE). Thin-slice axial images and multiplanar reconstructions visualise the main pulmonary trunk down to segmental and subsegmental branches.
- How long does a CT Pulmonary Angiogram report take with 5C?
- In India, 5C Network's hybrid intelligence workflow delivers structured CT Pulmonary Angiogram reports in an average of 20 minutes, signed off by a cardiothoracic radiology specialist. Emergency cases are prioritised for 15-minute turnaround.
When is a CT Pulmonary Angiogram ordered?
Ordered urgently when pulmonary embolism is clinically suspected (acute chest pain, dyspnoea, tachycardia, hypoxaemia, elevated D-dimer, or high Wells score). Also used for follow-up of known PE and pre-procedural mapping. In Indian emergency departments, CTPA is the first-line confirmatory test for PE workup.
How 5C reads a CT Pulmonary Angiogram
Every CT Pulmonary Angiogram on the 5C network is read by AI and a board-certified radiologist — never one without the other. Here's the 4-step workflow.
Bionic AI pre-read
Bionic — 5C's radiology AI trained on 3+ billion medical images — pre-reads the ct and flags findings for the radiologist's attention.
- acute pulmonary embolism with vessel-by-vessel location (main, lobar, segmental, subsegmental)
- clot burden and PESI risk stratification clues
- right-heart strain signs (RV/LV ratio, septal bowing)
- chronic thromboembolic disease (CTEPH features)
- pulmonary infarcts (wedge-shaped opacities)
- pulmonary hypertension signs (PA diameter >29 mm)
- incidental aortic dissection or aneurysm
- pleural effusion
- mediastinal pathology
Radiologist read
An NMC-registered cardiothoracic radiology specialist from 5C's 400+ radiologist network reviews every image, validates or corrects AI findings, and adds clinical context.
- NMC-registered, medico-legally valid in India
- Subspecialty-trained for pulmonary arteries
- Available 24/7 across India time zones
QA & peer review
Critical and complex CT Pulmonary Angiogram reads get a second-radiologist review. Random sampling across all reads supports continuous QA.
- Double-reading on critical findings
- Audit trail for medico-legal use
- NABH-aligned escalation protocol
Structured report
Signed PDF report delivered to your PACS / RIS / email in an average of 20 minutes from the time of acquisition.
- Structured findings + impression
- 15-minute SLA for emergencies
- Critical-finding phone escalation
What's in a 5C CT Pulmonary Angiogram report
A standard 5C CT Pulmonary Angiogram report is structured to be readable by the referring clinician, the hospital admin reviewing TAT, and any auditor checking NABH compliance.
Clinical history
Captures the indication — suspected PE, Wells score, D-dimer result, risk factors (recent surgery, immobilisation, malignancy, oestrogen use, prior VTE) — and the time of symptom onset for triage.
Technique
Documents protocol — contrast volume, injection rate, bolus tracking on the pulmonary trunk, slice thickness, and any artefacts (motion, suboptimal opacification) that affect interpretation.
PE assessment
Vessel-by-vessel commentary from main pulmonary trunk to subsegmental branches, with clot location, clot burden, and acute vs chronic features clearly distinguished.
Right-heart strain assessment
RV:LV diameter ratio, interventricular septal bowing, IVC reflux of contrast, and pulmonary artery diameter — all flagged because they drive PESI-based risk stratification and thrombolysis decisions.
Lung and pleural findings
Commentary on pulmonary infarcts, atelectasis, consolidation, pleural effusion, and any incidental nodules or parenchymal disease seen on the CTPA dataset.
Impression
A prioritised, clinically actionable summary — PE confirmed (with location and burden) or excluded, right-heart strain present or absent, and alternative diagnoses such as aortic dissection or pneumonia where relevant.
Critical-finding escalation
Acute PE with right-heart strain, saddle embolus, or aortic dissection trigger an immediate phone call from the 5C team to the referring clinician, in addition to the written report.
CT Pulmonary Angiogram reads, across India
5C Network reports CT Pulmonary Angiogram studies for 2,000+ hospitals and diagnostic centres across India — Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Lucknow, and 13 more tier-2 / tier-3 cities. NMC-registered, NABH-aligned, medico-legally valid.
See all coverage locationsFrequently asked questions
What is the full form of CT PA?
What is the difference between a CT scan and a CT pulmonary angiogram?
What is the difference between a CT pulmonary angiogram and a CT coronary angiogram?
Is a CT pulmonary angiogram painful, and how long does the scan take?
How long does a CT pulmonary angiogram report take?
Can CT pulmonary angiogram be done at 3 AM?
Is contrast safe for CTPA?
Is CTPA radiation-heavy?
Is the CTPA report NMC-valid?
Can 5C support emergency CTPA for our ER?
Worried about a finding on your CT Pulmonary Angiogram report?
If your report mentions something unclear, or it doesn't match how you feel, you can have the same images re-read independently by a 5C super-specialist radiologist. You upload the scan you already have — no repeat scan, no extra radiation — and receive a fresh, signed report to discuss with your doctor.
Integrate 5C CT Pulmonary Angiogram reads at your hospital
20-minute average turnaround. AI + radiologist + QA on every read. NMC-registered, NABH-aligned, medico-legally valid in India. Pay-per-scan — no salary or locum commitments.
