A 62-year-old male patient presents with immediate onset of dyspnea. Which diagnostic imaging modality would be most helpful in excluding pulmonary embolism?

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A ventilation-perfusion scan is the most reliable test for diagnosing or excluding pulmonary embolism. MRI, DEXA, and inspiration and expiration radiographs are not typically used for this purpose.

A 62-Year-Old Male Patient Presents with Immediate Onset of Dyspnea