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hiw accurate are ct angiagraphys at detecting aneurysms
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CT scan: It depends what do you call a regular ct scan but usually IV contrast dye is needed to visualize the aneurysm. There are non contrast exams and others ... Read More
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Depends: A ct scan would usually show an aneurysm, but it depends where. If you are looking for an abdominal aortic aneurysm , a non contrast ct is adequate. I ... Read More
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Yes: Yes. Ct angiogram scan is the best imaging modality to diagnose an abdominal aneurysm and to measure it's size.
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Yes: The contrast is to show blood flow. While some aneurysms have wall to wall flow, most are lined by thrombus, with only the central portion of the aneu ... Read More
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Yes: Over many years a vessel can deteriorate.
Many are in smokers, age 65 and up is a higher risk category for example.
Largest number are in the abdomi ... Read More
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They can.: Large ones, particularly if calcified, can be seen on regular ct scans of the brain (with or without contrast dye). A ct angiogram of the brain provi ... Read More
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< 1 cm, yes: The size matters-- < 1 cm and ct may miss it. Ct w/ 3d reconstruction is markedly improved imaging technique, but this specific test needs to be r ... Read More
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CT: I'm not a radiologist so i'll be curious to see how a radiologist will answer this but i believe that in most instances, ct with contrast would be sup ... Read More
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Unable to answer: Unfortunately, I don't have enough information to answer your question. Presumably you were evaluated recently when the CT was ordered, but, if you h ... Read More
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A : A ct scan that includes a ct angiogram would show an aneurysm. Aneurysms are often present with no symptoms. When an aneurysm bleeds, the blood irrita ... Read More
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