What is a computered tomography angiography?
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What is a computered tomography angiography?
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Dr. Michael Gabor
Diagnostic Radiology
In brief: CTA
It is an intravenous contrast-enhanced CT scan with technical parameters that optimize detailed visualization of the arterial system. 3D and multiplanar data reconstructions can produce images that look similar to standard catheter angiography.
From a patient's point of view, the scanning experience won't be much different from getting a standard CT scan with contrast.
In brief: CTA
It is an intravenous contrast-enhanced CT scan with technical parameters that optimize detailed visualization of the arterial system. 3D and multiplanar data reconstructions can produce images that look similar to standard catheter angiography.
From a patient's point of view, the scanning experience won't be much different from getting a standard CT scan with contrast.
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