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Adjectival Hyphens
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"Post-processing"

Line 22:5 · Only use medical adjectival hyphens where the letters at the end and start of the compound word are the same, e.g. post-transplant. In this case, don't use the hyphen: 'Post-processing'.

"Not all articles will require post-processing tips however some are quite relevant for example the CT perfusion brain."

Line 23:34 · Only use medical adjectival hyphens where the letters at the end and start of the compound word are the same, e.g. post-transplant. In this case, don't use the hyphen: 'post-processing'.
Strong
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"An introductory sentence, with the article's title repeated and emboldened, e.g., The computed tomography pulmonary angiogram (CTPA/CTPE) is a commonly performed diagnostic examination to exclude pulmonary emboli. Each radiology department will have a slightly different method for achieving the same outcome, i.e. adequate enhancement of the pulmonary trunk and its branches."

Line 3:90 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>computed tomography pulmonary angiogram</strong>'

"An introductory sentence, with the article's title repeated and emboldened, e.g., The computed tomography pulmonary angiogram (CTPA/CTPE) is a commonly performed diagnostic examination to exclude pulmonary emboli. Each radiology department will have a slightly different method for achieving the same outcome, i.e. adequate enhancement of the pulmonary trunk and its branches."

Line 3:148 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>CTPA</strong>'

"An introductory sentence, with the article's title repeated and emboldened, e.g., The computed tomography pulmonary angiogram (CTPA/CTPE) is a commonly performed diagnostic examination to exclude pulmonary emboli. Each radiology department will have a slightly different method for achieving the same outcome, i.e. adequate enhancement of the pulmonary trunk and its branches."

Line 3:170 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '<strong>CTPE</strong>'
Emphasis
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"A brief explanation (italicised) stating it is understood this is not a one-size-fits-all protocol, e.g., NB: This article is intended to outline some general principles of protocol design. The specifics will vary depending on CT hardware and software, radiologists' and referrers' preferences, institutional protocols, patient factors (e.g. allergy) and time constraints. "

Line 4:4 · Italics should be used only in exceptional circumstances: '<em>A brief explanation (italicised) stating it is understood this is not a one-size-fits-all protocol, e.g., NB: This article is intended to outline some general principles of protocol design. The specifics will vary depending on CT hardware and software, radiologists' and referrers' preferences, institutional protocols, patient factors (e.g. allergy) and time constraints. </em>'
Colons
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"A brief explanation (italicised) stating it is understood this is not a one-size-fits-all protocol, e.g., NB: This article is intended to outline some general principles of protocol design. The specifics will vary depending on CT hardware and software, radiologists' and referrers' preferences, institutional protocols, patient factors (e.g. allergy) and time constraints."

Line 4:116 · The first word after a colon should almost always be lowercase. In this case, it's not: ': This article'.
Headings Valid
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Expected headings

  • H1 Indications
  • H1 Contraindications
  • H1 Technique
  • H2 Patient position
  • H2 Scout
  • H2 Scan extent
  • H2 Scan direction
  • H2 Scan duration
  • H2 Contrast
  • H2 Scan delay
  • H1 Practical points
  • H1 Post-processing
  • H1 Related articles
  • H1 See also

"Purpose"

Line 7:1 · "Purpose" is not a recognised heading for this article type.

"Examples"

Line 24:1 · "Examples" is not a recognised heading for this article type.