Maria Giovanni is in the hospital recovering form surgery. Based on her symptoms, her doctors are concerned about the possibility that she has developed a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following procedures will provide the definitive diagnosis?

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Pulmonary angiography is the gold standard for diagnosing pulmonary embolism. It involves injecting contrast material into the pulmonary artery and taking X-rays to visualize blood flow through the lungs. Chest X-rays and lung scans may not definitively diagnose a pulmonary embolism.

Maria Giovanni Is in the Hospital Recovering Form Surgery