CHEST X-RAY, Usually normal but can show infiltrates, atelectasis, elevation of diaphragm on effected side, or pleural effusion., ECHO, Monitoring for enlarged right-side or tricuspid regurgitation, ECG, To rule out an MI, PULSE OX, To monitor for hypoxia, ABG ANALYSIS, To monitor for hypoxemia & hypocapnia, V.Q. SCAN, Compares the amount of perfusion in a lung segment with the degree of ventilation in the segment, PULMONARY ANGIOGRAM, Allows for direct visualization under fluoroscopy of the arterial obstruction and accurate assessment of the perfusion deficit, MULTIDETECTOR COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHYIC ANGIO (MDCTA), Standard for diagnosis, can be performed quickly, and provides the advantage of high-quality visualization of the lung parenchyma..

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