Chest X-Ray Not Routinely Indicated Prior to the YEARS Algorithm in the Diagnostic Management of Suspected Pulmonary Embolism

Background ？The YEARS algorithm was designed to simplify the diagnostic process of suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) and to reduce the number of required computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) scans. Chest X-ray (CXR) is often used as initial imaging test in patients suspected for PE