Tag: SMAO

vRad Study Finds Radiologists Miss 40.7% of Superior Mesenteric Artery Occlusions Across 79,163 CT Exams

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New research published in Clinical Imaging suggests that superior mesenteric artery occlusion (SMAO), a life-threatening vascular emergency requiring rapid diagnosis and treatment, may be overlooked on CT interpretation more often than previously recognized. The findings highlight a significant opportunity for radiologists and radiology practices to strengthen evaluation of the superior mesenteric artery and potentially improve patient outcomes. Conducted by resear