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Tools of the trade for CTA: MDCT scanners and contrast medium injection protocols.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17709077     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The introduction of multi-detector row computed tomography (MDCT) scanners in 1998 ushered in new advances in CT angiography (CTA). The subsequent expansion of MDCT scanner capabilities, coupled with advances in understanding of contrast medium (CM) dynamics, has further improved the clinical availability and consistency of CTA. We will review recent advances in CT scanner technology and discuss early CM dynamics. Specifically, we describe an approach tailored to the available scanner technology and to patient size aimed at providing consistently robust CTA studies across all vascular territories. A rational method to design combined CTA scan/injection protocols to facilitate this goal will be described. Our current experience with a simplified protocol for CTA with 64-MDCT will also be explained.
Authors:
Richard L Hallett; Dominik Fleischmann
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Techniques in vascular and interventional radiology     Volume:  9     ISSN:  1089-2516     ISO Abbreviation:  Tech Vasc Interv Radiol     Publication Date:  2006 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-08-21     Completed Date:  2007-12-13     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9806675     Medline TA:  Tech Vasc Interv Radiol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  134-42     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Cardiovascular Imaging Sections, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA 94305-5105, USA. hallett@stanford.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Angiography / instrumentation*,  methods*
Contrast Media / administration & dosage*
Humans
Injections
Radiographic Image Enhancement / instrumentation*,  methods*
Sensitivity and Specificity
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / instrumentation*,  methods*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contrast Media

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